Job Title: Youth Care Professional Department: Residential Treatment

　　Position Summary: Supervise the safety and well-being of youth in care at all times, fostering physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of each individual

　　Department

　　Gateway Longview’s Residential Treatment Services is a therapeutic intervention for youth ages 12-18 and supports them in developing the skills needed to successfully live with their families or in the community.

　　Agency

　　Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

　　Benefits

　　Flexible and remote working options; generous Paid Time Off package; up to 13 paid holidays per year; medical dental and vision coverage; life insurance, 403b retirement with employer matching and health savings account; wellness programs, healthy lifestyle incentives and employee assistance programs

　　Compensation

　　$17.60 per hour

　　Primary Responsibilities

　　Actively engage with youth in therapeutic and daily activities

　　Council youth in matters of personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, safety, social skills, academics, and decision making

　　Proactively prevent or manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner

　　Transport youth to medical appointments, family visits, and community activities

　　Attend required staff, supervisory meetings, and treatment team meetings

　　Fulfill other duties as assigned

　　Required Qualifications

　　Ability to build rapport with youth based on healthy boundaries, effective communication and mutual respect

　　Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, compassion, patience, and active listening

　　Ability to effectively work with individuals from a diverse array of cultural backgrounds, beliefs, customs, and lifestyles

　　High School Diploma or GED

　　Current NYS Driver’s License

　　Ability to physically restrain if required

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Theology, Social Work

　　Demonstrated experience working with youth in professional or volunteer capacity

　　Pay- $17.60/hour

　　We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.