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Youth Residential Support Specialist
full-timeJuneau$0k - $0k

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Location

Juneau

Salary

$0k - $0k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Pay Range:$25.00 - $30.04 This position is responsible for providing strength-based treatment and behavioral interventions according to the Teaching Family Model and the individualized treatment plans for youth experiencing significant emotional and behavioral difficulties

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Shift Details

  • 24/7/365

  • Rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job 

  • Using the Teaching Family Model, provide behavioral health interventions and teach skill development including effective communication, positive social interaction, problem solving, decision making, and anger management to families, individual clients and groups as defined in the treatment plans.

  • Maintain consistent program and activity structure. Provide therapeutic limits.

  • Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills and good active listening.

  • Use approved strategies to prevent aggressive behavior and to deescalate volatile situations.

  • Demonstrate basic understanding of co-occurring disorders and the interrelationship of substance abuse and mental health.

  • Utilize teaching techniques and interventions according to the Teaching Family Model and other common treatment modalities and effectively engage the clients within the treatment process.

  • Understand, utilize, teach and implement motivational systems.

  • Plan, supervise and document daily activities that meet therapeutic goals.

  • Provide ongoing monitoring and interventions to ensure client safety and immediately inform supervisor of any crisis or unsafe situation.

  • Document daily progress notes in a timely manner, which meet agency standards and state and federal regulations.

  • Must be able to engage in moderate physical recreational activities that support recovery.

  • Establish and engage in professional collaboration within SEARHC and relevant community entities.

  • Other duties as assigned to meet program, clinic, departmental and organizational goals.

  • Shifts are 24/7. This includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Details:

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required 

  • High school diploma or equivalent. 

  • Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) certification or ability to obtain within 3 years of hire. All training for the QAP certification process will be provided and funded by SEARHC.

  • Must achieve the Teaching Family Certification within 1 year of hire (RSS working solely overnight shifts are exempt from this requirement.)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 45 days of hire.

  • First Aid.

  • Current and valid state of Alaska Driver’s License.

  • Must be at least 21 years of age. 

Experience Required

  • Preferred - 1 year of experience working with emotionally and/or behaviorally disturbed youth.

Knowledge of 

  • Teamwork. 

 

Skills in 

  • Verbal and written communication. 

  • Skill, aptitude, and experience in child and youth care. 

  • Skills/competence in basic outdoor recreational activities. 

Ability to 

  • Implement training, actively participate in consultation services, including receiving and implementing feedback.

  • Act as a positive role model for youth and family. Provide appropriate and respectful care, support, structure, and guidance for youth and family development.

  • Apply the basic principles of child development, behavioral health, and crisis intervention.

  • Understand the indicators of child abuse, neglect, and mandatory reporting laws.

  • Understand of cultural issues in the treatment process. Possess ability to use cultural differences to enhance treatment.

  • Be sensitive to the unique needs of emotionally and behaviorally disturbed clients and their families.

  • Follow written protocols from medical, supervisory, and clinical personnel.

  • Learn, understand, and implement professional boundaries. 

  • Maintain confidentiality. 

Position Information:

Work Shift:OT 8/40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! 

Other facts

Tech stack
Behavioral Health Interventions,Skill Development,Effective Communication,Positive Social Interaction,Problem Solving,Decision Making,Anger Management,Crisis Intervention,Child Development,Cultural Sensitivity,Teamwork,Active Listening,Recreational Activities,Professional Boundaries,Documentation,Motivational Systems

About SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)

For nearly 50 years, SEARHC has provided high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Southeast Alaska.

Operating as an independent and nonprofit health Consortium, SEARHC provides a comprehensive range of health-related services, including primary, urgent and specialty medical care, dental services, behavioral health support, wellness programs, optometry services and more. We are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and quality of life for all people in these communities.

SEARHC is committed to keeping care closer to home and making advanced medical technologies accessible to all. One of the many ways SEARHC does this is by offering specialty clinics or sending medical specialists to remote communities and facilities to care for patients who cannot travel.
Established in 1975, SEARHC is one of the largest Native-run health organizations in the United States. In 1976, SEARHC contracted with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to assume management of the Community Health Aide Program. Today, SEARHC has more than 1,700 employees and operates in 27 communities throughout Southeast Alaska, including two Critical Access Hospitals.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

What you'll do

  • Provide strength-based treatment and behavioral interventions for youth experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. Maintain program structure, ensure client safety, and document progress according to treatment plans.

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