Youth Specialist- PHP

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
The essential functions include:

• Provide behavioral support and skill building services to Hillsides' PHP clients, including individual and group services, collateral services, crisis intervention, community activities, and/or services at other locations away from the residential facility
• Coordination of services and case management, discharge planning, and case consultation with referral sources, schools, families, allied agencies, and others
• Maintain and complete all clinical and administrative record keeping associated with delivery of services, including meeting agency billing/productivity standards
• Facilitate and document individual and group activities for each client
• Provide direct, appropriate crisis prevention and intervention services to clients within the PHP program, as appropriate (including crisis communication, risk assessment and triage, and documentation).
• Maintain regular consultation with the team through weekly participation in treatment team meetings, and group and individual supervision
• Knowledgeable of prevailing governmental laws and regulations regarding the provision of mental health services, including confidentiality and limits thereof, the reporting of child abuse and neglect, and related regulations
• Knowledgeable of and acts in accordance with Ethical and Professional standards as established by organizations outside of Hillsides
• Attend and participate in program and Residential-wide meetings, including staff in-service, clinical conferences, and trainings.
• Flexibility with schedule and able to work weekends and evenings to meet the needs of clients as needed
• Ability to drive for prolonged periods of time as needed
• Other duties as required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Communication Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, office personnel, other employees, and the public
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret manuals and office documents
• Ability to speak a language other than English if required based on case load

Mental/Interpersonal Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to define problems, gather, transcribe, and post data, analyze, synthesize, and classify information, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work independently and with others - including other employees, clients, and members of the public - in face-to-face and telephonic contexts
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and manage time, meet deadlines, and perform duties under time constraints
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands
• Maintain high level of concentration and attention to detail for extended periods of time
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards in accordance with agency and community policy

Physical Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to talk or hear to give and receive information and instructions
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Ability to use computer keyboard up to 50% of the day
• Visual acuity, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision for work on a laptop or other computer equipment
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to drive for prolonged periods of time as needed

Equipment and Computer Software Skills and Abilities:

• Computer literate (basic working knowledge of Microsoft WORD, Excel, and Outlook) and data/electronic records program currently in use
• Able to use telephone, office copier, calculator, fax machine, computer printer and scanner, or other equipment as required

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• *None

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly work indoors and outdoors in a variety of environments
• Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 1 years' experience working with child welfare, residential treatment facilities, or with SED children and/or other experience working with children in a related capacity
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Valid California drivers license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillsides' insurance carrier

PQI STATEMENT
Every employee has the opportunity and responsibility to participate in one or more activities each year that support the performance quality improvement (PQI) of Hillsides' programs & services. Activities might involve membership on a PQI committee or work group, service as a peer reviewer, data collection for PQI and evaluation purposes, completion of PQI questionnaires and surveys or participation in focus groups, or other activities as identified by PQI committees or work groups.
TRAUMA INFORMED CARE (TIC)
Hillsides practices Trauma Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognizes the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma; Employees are asked to comprehensively integrate knowledge of Trauma Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices with the goal to prevent re-traumatization which promotes healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.
OSHA CATEGORY:
This position performs tasks that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All Hillsides employees are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series

903- SALARY RANGE:
$19.03- 22.77 hourly range

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.03 - $22.77 per hour

Salary : $19 - $23