Child Support Professional - CRD018 - Sat-Sun 4PM-12AM

Job Title: Child Support Professional
About WellLife Network: We are a leading health and human services organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families across New York City and Long Island. Our mission is to empower people to overcome life's challenges and achieve greater independence, well-being, and inclusion.
The Job: The Child Support Professional is a compassionate and dedicated member of the Community Residence Program team. This individual plays a critical role in offering specialized care, supervision, and therapeutic activities to children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Individualized Resident Care: Provide tailored supervision and care for each resident, ensuring their safety and well-being.
2. Behavioral Modeling: Demonstrate positive behaviors and embody the program's core values to influence residents constructively.
3. Strength-Based Practices: Utilize strength-based techniques to foster resilience and asset-building among the youth.
4. Skill Development: Assess and instruct residents in daily and independent living skills, while also tracking their progress.
5. Therapeutic Environment: Maintain a nurturing and therapeutic milieu, encouraging appropriate socialization and emotional growth.
6. Hausdorff Management: Create a homely atmosphere, showing responsibility in carrying out household duties alongside residents.
7. Service Planning: Actively participate in the development and review of service plans, aligning with individual goals and objectives.
8. Trauma-Informed Care: Apply trauma-sensitive practices in all interactions and care provided to residents.
9. Transport and Supervision: Accompany residents to various appointments and activities, providing necessary supervision and transportation.
10. Familial Engagement: Promote and facilitate family involvement and potential reunification, maintaining regular communication and employing strength-based strategies.
11. Counseling Support: Offer both formal and informal counseling and support to residents, contributing to their emotional and social development.
12. Medication Management: Ensure strict adherence to prescribed medication regimens for each resident.
13. Behavioral Support: Aid residents in managing their behavior and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
14. Reporting: Promptly report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the supervisor and complete required documentation.
15. Documentation: Ensure all assigned reporting and documentation are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
16. Residential Upkeep: Assist with residence upkeep, including general cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal planning and preparation, and coach residents in these skills.

Requirements: A minimum of a high school diploma, with experience in managing children with emotional challenges, and prefers candidates with an Associate's degree. Must have a valid New York State driver's license.