Youth Recovery Home Behavioral Specialist (Swing Shift 4pm-12am)

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, this position supervises the residents of the MIT Health Division’s Youth Recovery Home (YRH), which is a 24 / 7 residential facility for youth, providing a positive drug and alcohol free environment that promotes healthy transitions to independent living.  This position will assess residents’ needs, monitor daily living activities, and engage in behavior modification techniques to achieve resident-plan goals.

• Swing Shift 4pm-12am

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION

A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, or a related behavioral science discipline from an accredited college or university.  Two (2) years of youth residential treatment experience required.   An additional two (2) years (four years in total) may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.   Training in childhood development, social services, child psychology, conflict resolution, behavior modification, milieu treatment, and chemical dependency required.

Special Requirements :     A current negative TB test and / or medical documentation stating employee is not contagious.  Must have no substance abuse for the past three (3) years and pass UA testing.  Must pass pre-employment criminal background check.

SPECIFIC SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

Knowledge of :   Childhood development models and child psychology. Milieu treatment and behavioral level systems. Behavior modification techniques. Conflict resolution with adolescents. Native American culture and how culture pertains to treatment.  Social service systems.

Skilled in :   Behavior modification techniques. Conflict resolution. Communicating in both oral and written forms.  Advocating for residents’ needs. Utilizing computers for developing documents, recording data, researching, and communicating with other staff.

Ability to :   Remain calm in a crisis. Give oral presentations effectively.  Develop resident-plans to identify their goals and track progress.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this class. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, lift, push, pull, and talk or hear; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Licenses or Certifications Required

A current and valid Washington State Driver’s license and CPR certification

Company Description

The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is a federally recognized Indian tribe whose membership is composed of descendants of the Duwamish and Upper Puyallup people who inhabited Central Puget Sound for thousands of years before non-Indian settlement. The Tribe’s name is derived from the native name for the prairie on which the Muckleshoot Reservation was established. Following the Reservation’s establishment in 1857, the Tribe and its members came to be known as Muckleshoot, rather than by the historic tribal names of their Duwamish and Upper Puyallup ancestors. Today, the United States recognizes the Muckleshoot Tribe as a tribal successor to the Duwamish and Upper Puyallup bands from which the Tribe’s membership descends.

Company Description

The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is a federally recognized Indian tribe whose membership is composed of descendants of the Duwamish and Upper Puyallup people who inhabited Central Puget Sound for thousands of years before non-Indian settlement. The Tribe’s name is derived from the native name for the prairie on which the Muckleshoot Reservation was established. Following the Reservation’s establishment in 1857, the Tribe and its members came to be known as Muckleshoot, rather than by the historic tribal names of their Duwamish and Upper Puyallup ancestors. Today, the United States recognizes the Muckleshoot Tribe as a tribal successor to the Duwamish and Upper Puyallup bands from which the Tribe’s membership descends.