Behavioral Specialist (male staff)
Full Time • St. Georgia's General Residential Operation
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Job description
About The Company
Saint Georgia, LLC GRO is a dedicated residential care organization committed to providing compassionate, therapeutic support for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. We're working to promote resilient residents with tools and life skills for creating a positive future. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care through evidence-based practices, a skilled professional team, and a culture of integrity, respect, and inclusivity.
Position Description:
Behavior Support Specialist are the front-line workers in Residential Services, responsible for day-to-day operations of the milieu. The Behavior Support Specialist is accountable, under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor and indirect supervision by the Residential Treatment Services Administrator, for the safety and wellbeing of the children and youth assigned to their care. This position is responsible for the coordination and implementation of the interventions and activities designed to promote growth and a stable environment as children and youth move through the program toward permanent placement.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Certification in First Aid and CPR (May be obtained upon hire)
- Must participate in behavior management and physical restraint training once hired.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant experience working with children and/or adolescents.
- Bachelor’s degree in a human or social service-related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of residential service’s safety practices and protocols for children and adolescents.
- Flexibility and resourcefulness in dealing with new problems and changing circumstances.
- Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and work force.
- Ability to work flexible hours which vary according to client needs.
Work Conditions:
- Environment: Residential facility
- Travel: Occasional, Drives agency vehicle (Valid Texas Driver License required)
- May require physical restraint of clients
- Potential exposure to blood and body fluids
Why Join Us?
- Impact-Driven Work: Play a critical role in transforming the lives of children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and leadership experience.
- Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team dedicated to high standards of care and ethical practice.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary with potential for growth based on performance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Saint Georgia, LLC GRO is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Work Location: In person
Compensation: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Our mission is to inspire youth to embrace the choose happiness, respond with love, and lead by example and Health (ENRICH) throughout their life journey. Our team is made up of highly trained and experienced professionals who are passionate about working with children. We cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement, and we are always looking for ways to enhance our services and better meet the needs of the families we serve.
Saint Georgia, GRO (SG) services various types of neglect and abuse children with problems that require different treatment approaches. Saint Georgia, LLC GRO is a General Residential Operation that serves teenagers between the ages of 7 and 17 and who has been diagnose with some type of Emotional Disorder.
Saint Georgia, GRO (SG) services various types of neglect and abuse children with problems that require different treatment approaches. Saint Georgia, LLC GRO is a General Residential Operation that serves teenagers between the ages of 7 and 17 and who has been diagnose with some type of Emotional Disorder.
We have developed a clinically program based on the specific needs of the residents, and our philosophy is based upon our beliefs and experiences related to the creation of genuine, lasting change in our residents.
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