Youth Specialist - Bilingual Spanish

Job description
This position has the responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of children in the residential emergency shelter, assisting with record keeping and specific program functions and performing duties necessary for the overall care and well-being of children in the residence.
About Abbott House
Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.
Key Responsibilities

• Help supervise the youth in the Shelter program.
• Act as a mentor and set a positive example.
• Oversee and encourage resident participation in group activities.
• Encourage completion of daily chores and personal hygiene tasks
• Provide one-on-one supervision or support as needed.
• Document patient progress, immediately reporting any extreme changes in behavior.
• Report any incidents that may affect the safety of a resident.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Responds appropriately to the individual and special needs of children.
• Is always aware of the whereabouts of all children.
• Demonstrates group management and crisis intervention skills.
• Represents and carries out agency, department and unit policies and procedures.
• Monitors cleanliness and appearance of unit.
• Responds appropriately to fire alarms and fire drills.
• Supervises recreational activities.
• Complete log entries and incident reports accurately and regularly.
• Attends and participates in all meetings as assigned.
• Uses TRC vehicle appropriately and appropriately completes van logs.
• Always provides effective supervision of children.
• Monitors hygiene and health problems of residents.
• Maintains appropriate ratios.
• Works cooperatively and is a good team player.
• Complete all mandated ORR & Abbott House trainings on a timely basis.
• Any other related duties as required.

About You
You are the ideal candidate if you are enjoy working with children while empowering underserved communities. Being compassionate, reliable, self-motivated, and a team player are critical attributes to be successful in this role.

• Degree preferred, High School diploma or GED
• One year's experience in childcare preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Bilingual (Spanish -preferred)

What We Offer:

• Professional growth opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Care benefits with premiums substantially paid by for employees, employee families and domestic partners
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick time and personal time off benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term disability and Workers Compensation benefits
• Paid Family Leave Program
• Employee Recognition Awards