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Peckham Inc. - Youth Advisor
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Juvenile Services Manager, the Direct Care position is responsible for the direct care of the female at risk youth entrusted to Peckham. Direct Care have the responsibility of providing a safe, caring, team environment for these adolescents. Additionally, Direct Care may participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of each adolescent’s treatment plan, attend to personal, health, and behavioral needs of the adolescents and other duties including light housekeeping, assisting with homework, cooking, completing required paperwork, and participating with residents in their community activities and recreational activities. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, and participation in clinical consultation and treatment conferences. Our contract requires this position be filled by a female staff person.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Be a positive role model for children (in and out of the facility)
- Teach daily living skills.
- Provide a safe and caring environment.
- Maintain recordkeeping and documents.
- Utilize a team work approach for all projects.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Promote Peckham’s vision, values, and services to all customers and stakeholders.
- Assist in maintaining organization wide quality standards.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma
- 6 months to a year experience working with youth
- Passing and maintaining security clearances
- Maintain an unrestricted driver’s license and possess a clear driving record
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience with juvenile court system
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
First Aid, CPR, restraint and other training may be obtained at hire.
COMPETENCIES
Accuracy and Attention to Detail
Confidentiality
Conflict Management
Constructive Feedback and Giving Correction
Decision Making
Effective Communication
Maintain Safe and Clean Work Environment
Meeting Results and Outcomes
Problem Solving
Training Others
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case by case basis.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.
PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:
- Click HERE and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you
- Click HERE and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you
- Email us at careers@peckham.org
- Call us at (517) 316-4000
- Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)
Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Business Line:
Human Services
Location:
Lansing, MI
Worker Sub-Type:
Staff Member
