Youth Care Specialist (YCS) - The Pines

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• Youth Care Specialist (YCS) Reports to : Residential Manager Department : The Pines Compensation : $25 per hour Shrub Oak International School ( www.shruboak.org ) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions.
• Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment.
• We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.
• The Pines at Shrub Oak is a 24-bed, coeducational, interim residential placement for students on the autism spectrum who may need significant psychiatric support and stabilization before transitioning to a less restrictive environment.

Students at the Pines receive psychiatric services in addition to academic and life skills instruction in a safe, supportive environment with a 2 :

Essential Functions :

Manage the day-to-day direct care needs, operations and programs of students at The Pines Develop and maintain trusting, respectful relationships with students, including understanding their unique interests, needs and goals, as well as the student body generally, to maintain a positive and cooperative environment  Support student learning and skill development both in and outside of the classroom Complete administrative tasks, including but not limited to, assisting with move-in / move-out of students, shift logs, incident reports, intervention plans and progress tracking  Proactively work with students in crisis to de-escalate situations using The Pines protocol Attend to and report all emergencies and / or other situations requiring immediate attention in a timely manner to the appropriate staff member(s) in accordance with The Pines policies / procedures  Facilitate on-campus and off-campus programming and community development based on the needs of each student outlined by the student’s Individualized Trans-disciplinary Education Plan (ITEP) and support plans Advise, support and mentor students on various life skills in collaboration with other disciplines within The Pines Support the individualized ITEP and other developmental goals for each student, collaborating with the ITEP team including documenting efforts and progress  Develop, present, track, and evaluate educational programs for students Attend all required meetings and seminars as scheduled, including all staff orientation / training   Support other department responsibilities as needed and determined  Work cohesively with all members of the student’s care team Please note :

Requirements :

Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment Ability to handle highly challenging behaviors, including those aggressive in nature Computer proficiency and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other software Ability to get TCIS trained and complete / maintain all required trainings Benefits :

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EEO Statement :

Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job.

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