Contact:
Andrea Edie
11906 Arbor St
Omaha, NE 68144
Phone: 402-898-4964
Fax: 402-898-8883
Youth Resource Center (Youth Shelter) - Senior Family Partner
Visinet, Inc
Visinet, Inc
Families FIRST
Work in Omaha, Nebraska
3047 S 72nd Street (68124)
40 hours per week
Equal Opportunity Employer
Youth Resource Center (Youth Shelter) - Senior Family Partner
Position Description
SENIOR FAMILY PARTNER - YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER (SFP-YRC)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Division:Families F.I.R.S.T. Date: September 15, 2009 FLSA Status: Exempt
PURPOSE
Performs a variety of duties and responsibilities to maintain the efficient and safe operation of the facility, its’ youth and their related activities in accordance with the program standards.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Assists with establishing staff schedules and fills in where necessary.
Assures uniformity of format as specified in program guidelines.
Adhere to Person/Family Centered practices at all times.
Maintain fidelity with the chosen EBP/PP/Best practice Models.
Upholds the mission, philosophy and goal(s) of Visinet and the Families F.I.R.S.T. Model at all times.
Promotes harmonious relationships with staff in the center and others.
Assures all program components are completed as designed in the program.
Completes intakes in the center and maintains information for emergency situations.
Demonstration of sound judgment, positive working relationships with the youth, staff and other personnel.
Assures all youth activities are done according to protocol and procedures.
Completes all required paperwork in a timely and accurate fashion.
Complies with all facility policies and procedures in line with contractual and licensing requirements.
Assures facility security.
Follows appropriate chain of command and protocol according to situations.
Utilization of both preventive and interventions strategies with regard to specific situations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Assists Families F.I.R.S.T. Manger with establishing staff schedules and duties as requested.
Utilizes the YRC Program Model with all youth and families being served.
Works harmoniously with Families F.I.R.S.T. Managers, Service Coordinators and Family Partners to assure consistency and standardization.
Guides and supports Family Partners (YRC) to consistently apply the Model while working with youth and families receiving services in the YRC.
Fills in for staff absences when necessary.
Performs and supervises utilization of intervention strategies by staff for various situations with youth in the Center.
Assures cooperation with all stakeholders, private and public entities, so as to promote the best interests of all parties involved with the youth.
Provides for back-up and emergency consultation as needed.
Assists with coordination and participates in training or retraining of new or current staff.
Complies with and assures staff compliance with program specifics as well as policies and procedures for the YRC.
Completes all reports in a timely, accurate and efficient manner according to program standards.
Assures youth who are residing in the facility comply with policies and procedures to assure their safety as well as others in the facility.
Follows the YRC Program Model and consistently applies the Model at all times while working with youth and families receiving services in the YRC.
Documents all significant activities, appointments and contacts including reports of individual, group or family discussions or visits in the youth’s file.
Oversees and supervises all youth activities to include meal preparation, group dining, chore routines, educational tutoring, sleeping, recreational and community service activities.
Completes daily and monthly reports and logs to reflect thorough documentation on all youth including reporting any significant problems, or activities which require the attention of and/or investigation by the YRC Manager.
Assists in managing crisis situation for youth in the center according to established guidelines and notifies appropriate persons of the crisis to include non facility personnel. Follows Emergency Protocol as outlined in EM.
Assists in obtaining or scheduling age appropriate recreational or community service activities for youth while at the facility.
Participates in meetings, case reviews, training and related sessions that are deemed appropriate for the program success.
Participates in mandatory Family Team Meeting within 72 hours of admission.
Assists in the transportation of youth to various scheduled appointments or activities.
Assists in assuring security for the facility by participating in regular drills and daily checks.
During evening or overnight shifts is alert, responsive, and follows all YRC program policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Performance Standards:
Outcomes of program specific standards.
Quality of services and reports.
Rapport with family and referral sources.
Timely attendance at scheduled sessions, meetings.
Assurance of required trainings.
RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by: Families F.I.R.S.T. Manager - YRC
Supervises: N/A
Internal: Works in harmony with all team members, supervisors, managers and other related personnel.
External: Frequent contact with outside professionals as need arises. Families and other providers involved with youth..
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND WORK REQUIREMENTS
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
Desired: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in child development, behavioral counseling or related field.
Experience
Required: Must be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of 3 years experience working with children and families.
Desired: 3-5 years prior group home or institutional experience preferred.
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations: Must have valid driver’s licenses with good driving record. Clear Criminal History Background and Adult/Child Abuse checks, as well as all program specific certifications, Model specifics, NCI, First Aid/CPR, Care Restraint, Defensive Driving (Training offered by Visinet, Inc. and its subcontractors).
Equipment/Tools/Work Aids: Knowledge of Microsoft word and basic computer use helpful.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Spanish, Sign Language, etc. beneficial.
Working Conditions:
Works in a controlled environment.
Limited exposure to weather related elements depending on seasons.
From time to time, will be subject to elements of outside, i.e., potentially aggressive youth.
Youth Resource Center (Youth Shelter) - Senior Family Partner
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