F/T Youth Advisor

To be considered for this position, an application MUST be submitted through our website, www.lyon-county.org/jobs.

Western Nevada Regional Youth Center is currently accepting applications for a full time Youth Advisor position located in Silver Springs, NV. The Youth Advisor supervises the health, safety, security, recreation, and daily living activities of adolescents in an inpatient treatment program. Assists with basic skills training and treatment progress of client(s). Must be available to work different shifts (days, swings and graveyard) and on weekends.

Education/Experience/Requirements:

• High school diploma with at least two years’ experience working with youth in a treatment setting; or.
• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, social work, human services, psychology, or a related field.
• Candidates must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must pass extensive background check and Child Abuse and Neglect Screen

Western Nevada Regional Youth Center (WNRYC) is a multi-disciplinary, residential treatment facility houses co-ed teen youth from the five county consortium of Lyon, Storey, Douglas, Carson City, and Churchill counties. WNRYC is a cognitive-behavioral, therapeutic milieu-based program that combines treatment, education and accountability.

Salary*:

• $24.77 - $35.00/hr (Employee/Employer Paid PERS Retirement)
• $21.03 - $29.72/hr (Employer Paid PERS Retirement)

*Employees is this classification typically start at the beginning of the salary range, with opportunities for salary advancement based on merit.

Benefits:

• Medical - County pays 100% employee coverage plus 50% spouse/dependent coverage
• Dental, Vision - County pays 100% of employee only, dependent coverage at employee’s cost
• Retirement benefits via the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System
• Twelve paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Flexible spending programs for child care and unreimbursed medical expenses
• Voya deferred compensation program
• And more!

For more information, contact WNRYC (775) 577-4200, ext. 10; visit our website at www.wnryc.org

To be considered for this position, an application MUST be submitted through our website, www.lyon-county.org/jobs.

Closing: Open Until Filled

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:

Supervises the health, safety, security, recreation, and daily living activities of adolescents in an inpatient treatment program. Assists with basic skills training and treatment progress of client(s). Must work different shifts (days, swings and graveyard) and on weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Contributes to the support, services and general operations provided by WNRYC to its clients and stakeholders.
• Monitors daily activities of adolescent clients to assure safety and compliance with WNRYC’s operating procedures.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of all required documentation, including documentation of clients’ behaviors and activities.
• Develops and facilitates basic skills group(s); participates in drug and alcohol treatment activities as needed; and works cooperatively with case management staff on drug and alcohol treatment as needed.
• Maintains a healthy and positive environment for clients; provides positive encouragement for good behaviors; defuses potentially threatening behavior(s) and restrains clients when necessary.
• Assists with keeping the building and grounds secure.
• Drives and transports client(s), and performs emergency medical care.
• Distributes prescribed and over-the-counter medications to clients in strict accordance with established protocols.
• Admits and releases clients.
• Works different shift rotations given WNRYC’s 24/7 operations; remains alert and oriented throughout entire shift.
• Prepares food for clients and operates cleaning and cooking equipment, as needed.
• Maintains agency compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• Represents WNRYC with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with the staff and public.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Successful candidates must have the qualifications below, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• High school diploma with at least two years’ experience working with youth in a treatment setting; or.
• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, social work, human services, psychology, or a related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment concepts.
• Knowledge of adolescent developmental stages.
• Knowledge of rules, policies, and regulations that apply to Youth Advisor’s duties.
• Skill in clinical documentation.
• Skill in crisis prevention/intervention.
• Ability to relate to adolescents while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to physically restrain disruptive clients.
• Ability to exercise discretion and make decisions within established parameters.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and software.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• First Aid and CPR
• Must pass extensive background check and Child Abuse and Neglect Screen
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Nevada Driver’s License
• Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification
• Food Safety Essentials (food handler) Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to stand and/or remain seated for extended periods of time (a minimum of eight (8) hours); strength to lift and carry up to 40 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; ability to stoop, bend, reach and lift objects above head; strength to physically restrain adolescent clients as needed.

Generally clean work environment with limited exposure to environmental conditions such as wind, heat, cold, dust, fumes, odors, or noise; periodic contact with upset and assaultive individuals; frequent interruptions of planned work activities by telephone calls, office visitors, and response to unplanned events.

To be considered for this position, an application MUST be submitted through our website, www.lyon-county.org/jobs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.77 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $30