Rawhide Inc
Youth Development Specialist – Residential Care
Hiring Timeframe
1-2 Weeks
Experience
Intermediate-level
Location
On-Site
Benefits
401(K) Matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Provide direct care support and overnight supervision within a youth residential treatment program. Working under the direction of the Living Unit Supervisor, this role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to maintain a safe, trauma-informed, and therapeutic environment that supports youth in achieving their individual treatment goals.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Therapeutic Direct Care: Deliver care and therapeutic treatment for youth; assist with medication administration according to unit protocols and residential operations.
- Treatment Plan Support: Partner with interdisciplinary teams to implement individual treatment plans and track resident progress.
- Nighttime Operations & Safety: Provide overnight coverage, maintain environmental security, and handle potential crisis situations effectively using critical thinking and discernment.
- Documentation & Compliance: Complete thorough and accurate client progress notes to ensure adherence to state licensing and facility standards.
Requirements:
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
- Qualifications (Must meet at least ONE):
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Child/Youth Care, Social Work, or a Behavioral Science field.
- Minimum 1 year of successful experience in a recognized child welfare setting.
- Completion of an approved supervised traineeship program.
- Experience & Credentials: 2–3 years of relevant youth-care experience preferred; valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record required.
- Physical & Crisis Skills: Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and perform physical demands of the role, including executing therapeutic physical restraints when necessary.