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YSI Job Descriptions

YSI facilities frequently have youth care positions available. While the titles may differ at each facility, the basic duties remain the same. Click on a job title to view the job description.

Case Manager
Group Leader
Teacher
Team Leader
Youth Counselor

Case Manager

Job Responsibilities

Assess youth admitted to the program by reviewing records, talking to referring agency, and interviewing youth and families.
Coordinate with staff regarding admissions, discharge and transportation of youth.
Coordinate all activities with court and referring agencies regarding admissions and discharges.
Act as a resource person for all staff dealing with outside systems.
Coordinate all family visits.
Ensure that all guidelines (re:written reports and correspondence) are followed as required by the court and the referring agency.
All other duties as assigned

Standards of Performance

The Case Manager/Worker’s performance will be rated based upon:

Job Knowledge/Skills
Productivity
Dependability
Interpersonal Relationships
Initiative
Time Management
Problem Solving/Decision Making
Self Development

Horizontal and Outside Relationships

Referring Agencies
Court Personnel
All Facility Staff
Youth
Families

Education and Experience

B.A. in the social or behavioral sciences preferred; or an equivalent combination of education (minimum of A.A.) and experience in working with juvenile offenders preferred. It is an essential function of the position that the staff member must be capable of physically restraining the students if and when necessary.

Hours

Regular business hours, and as needed.

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Group Leader

Job Responsibilities

Co-lead group therapy and assist in the supervising of one-to-one counseling.
Design a treatment plan in conjunction with the youth's one-to-one counselor and the treatment team. Assist in the implementation of the treatment plan.
Observe the peer culture to identify problems, recommend and implement solutions as necessary.
Coordinate the daily treatment program on their shift.
Assist in scheduling staff for maximum coverage and optimal use of staff.
Assist the Team Leader to coordinate all paperwork and supervision of staff in the completion of their paperwork responsibilities.
Handle emergency situations. On-call responsibilities include carrying a beeper and the list of back up staff.
Assist the Team Leader in training and orienting new staff.
Assist the Team Leader in assessing the overall program to identify any changes that need to be made for optimum functioning.
Inform the Team Leader of all relevant situations.
All other duties as assigned.

Standards of Performance

The Group Leader’s performance will be rated based upon:

Job Knowledge/Skills
Productivity
Dependability
Interpersonal Relationships
Initiative
Time Management
Problem Solving/Decision Making
Self Development

Horizontal and Outside Relationships

Youth
Volunteers
Teachers
Referring agencies
Community resources
Families of clients
All Facility Staff

Education and Experience

H.S. Diploma or GED required; B.A. in social science preferred; or an A.A. Degree and/or an equivalent combination of training and experience. It is an essential function of the job that staff must be capable to participate in physical training activities and be capable of physically restraining the students if and when necessary.

Hours

Regular business hours, and as needed.

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Teacher

Job Responsibilities

Supervise youth in order to observe or effect changes in their social behavior, and to maintain security for community protection.
Stimulate interest and cooperation in individual and group classes and activities and observe youth behavior in response to treatment efforts.
Prepare daily lesson plans and instruct groups of youth, providing in depth attention to students as necessary.
Prepare periodic and special evaluations through the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and IEP (if applicable) on their assigned youth, report significant changes in educational and social behavior and make recommendations for plan changes.
Maintain proper norms and security of youth and provide crisis intervention as necessary.
Communicate, orally and in writing all appropriate information, both within the classroom and outside the classroom (in the log and in youth charts) and to relevant outside agencies.
Assess each student's learning style; design and implement curriculum, instructional strategies, and materials appropriate for the youth.
Provide a learning environment to motivate youth.
Ensure attendance of students in all classes and other activities and check on normative behavior.
Complete all necessary paperwork to insure proper recording of student progress, including daily attendance records and progress reports.
Maintain emergency lesson plans for use by substitutes.
Maintain order in the classroom.
All other duties as assigned.

Standards of Performance

The Teacher’s performance will be rated based upon:

Job Knowledge/Skills
Productivity
Dependability
Interpersonal Relationships
Initiative
Time Management
Problem Solving/Decision Making
Self Development

Horizontal and Outside Relationships:

Youth
Court and referring agency staff.
All Facility Staff

Education and Experience

All Teachers must be certified by the State Board of Education. Special Education Teachers must hold a certificate as a Special Education teacher and be certified in an designated subject area.

Hours

Regular business hours, and as needed.

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Team Leader

Job Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate all treatment and daily living experiences for the youth.
Conduct group therapy and individual therapy, with an emphasis on substance abuse treatment, provide leadership and guidance to the students in a supportive atmosphere.
Design an individual treatment plans (ISP) with the youth's case manager, educational/vocational teacher, and youth worker; insure that the ISP includes specific plans relating to the involvement of parents; assist in the implementation of the ISP; insure the documentation of this implementation; and supervise completion of quarterly ISP Reviews. Insure the ISP for each youth contains a problem list, goals and objectives and involves the student, the referraing agency, and the family whenever possible.
Observe the peer culture to see if there are any problems, and recommend and implement solutions as necessary.
Oversee and maintain the general health and well-being of all of the students in his/her assigned cottage.
Coordinate the daily treatment program.
Schedule Group Leaders and Youth Workers for maximum coverage and optimal use of staff.
Coordinate all paperwork and supervise staff in the completion of their paperwork responsibilities.
Handle emergency situations in conjunction with other Team Leaders and Group Leaders. On-call responsibility includes carrying a beeper and the list of back up staff.
Perform admission diagnostic responsibilities by reviewing the student's history, interviewing the youth and contacting outside agencies as necessary. Assessment is then used for treatment planning.
Assist the Director of Group Living with training and orienting new staff.
Contact referring agencies to coordinate discharge and aftercare planning.
Assess the overall program to see if there are any changes that need to be made for optimum functioning.
Inform the Director of Group Living of all relevant situations.
All other duties as assigned.

Standards of Performance

The Team Leader’s performance will be rated based upon:

Job Knowledge/Skills
Productivity
Dependability
Interpersonal Relationships
Initiative
Time Management
Problem Solving/Decision Making
Self Development

Horizontal and Outside Relationships:

Youth
Referring Agency
Community resources
Families of clients
Court and referring agency staff.
All Facility Staff

Education and Experience

M.S.W. or M.A. in behavioral or social sciences preferred; or B.A. and/or an equivalent combination of training and experience. It is an essential function of the job that the Team Leader be capable to participate in physical training activities and be capable of physically restraining the students if and when necessary.

Hours

Regular business hours, and as needed.

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Youth Counselor

Job Responsibilities

Supervise youth in activities in order to observe or effect changes in their social behavior.
Maintain the security of the facility and grounds.
Stimulate interest and cooperation in individual and group activities and observe youth behavior in response to treatment efforts.
Observe methods and techniques of Group Leaders during group therapy sessions and develop counseling skills under their supervision, with an emphasis on substance abuse counseling; participate in the treatment of the youth through observation, interaction, scoring, limit setting, and implementation of treatment plans; assist in the development of a positive peer culture.
Escort youth to work, mealtime, recreation, education activities, and participate in their supervision and instruction.
Maintain proper conduct and security of youth in work, recreation, and education; administer and record medication as ordered.
Limited one-to-one counseling.
Prepare periodic and special evaluations on assigned youth, report significant changes in social behavior and make recommendations for changes in assignments.
Provide crisis intervention with juveniles.
Give basic instruction in work, recreation and housekeeping activities.
Perform related work as assigned or required.
Communicate orally and in writing all appropriate reports and information, both within the unit and to relevant outside agencies.
All other duties as assigned.

Standards of Performance

The Youth Counselor’s performance will be rated based upon:

Job Knowledge/Skills
Productivity
Dependability
Interpersonal Relationships
Initiative
Time Management
Problem Solving/Decision Making
Self Development

Horizontal and Outside Relationships

The court and referring agency staff
Youth
All Facility Staff

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED is required; graduation from an accredited college or university with a B.A. in Social Sciences preferred; or an equivalent combination of education (minimum of A.A.), training and three years of experience. He/she must be at least 21 years of age. It is an essential function of the job that staff be capable of participating in physical training activities and capable of physically restraining the students if and when necessary.

Hours

Regular business hours, and as needed.

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