Position Overview:
The Limited-Secure Specialist engages and involves youth in productive and constructive activities in the cottage, school, and during cue exposure opportunities. The Specialist has an understanding of individual youth’s treatment targets and needs. The Specialist works with the youth so that he can successfully transition back to his home environment or a lower level of care. The Specialist provides eyes on/ears on supervision of youth at all times. The Limited-Secure Specialist shows dedication and willingness to work alongside the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM), supporting and carrying out the functions of the model to best serve the population. The Specialist is expected to have a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping). The Specialist is required to function as part of a team, committing to modeling pro social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents.Position Qualifications:
High School Diploma or general equivalency required. Minimum of two (2) years direct care experience working with at-risk youths or a college degree with a minimum of one (1) year direct care experience working with at-risk youths preferred. Ability to manage and promote a therapeutic environment, considering the varying clinical needs of each resident. Possession of a valid Driver’s License. Must possess exceptional time management and attention to detail skills
The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of two (2) years direct care experience working with at-risk youths
- College degree with a minimum of one (1) year direct care experience (alternative, preferred)
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to manage and promote a therapeutic environment considering varying clinical needs
- Exceptional time management and attention to detail skills
- Nonjudgmental approach and commitment to modeling pro-social behavior
What We Do
The Children's Village is a nonprofit charitable organization that specializes in working with at-risk youth in New York. The Children's Village serves children, teens and families through a variety of innovative residential and community-based programs.
