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YOUTH BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST

Youth Behavioral Specialist – FULL TIME –1st SHIFT (6AM-2PM) & 2nd SHIFT (2PM-10PM)

Weekends will be part of your weekly schedule.

1010 Centre Ave, Reading, PA

Full-Time / Non-Exempt

💲20.00 – 24.00 hourly (BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND LEVEL OF EDUCATION)

💵 DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At The Children’s Home of Reading, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

Paid training provided.

About The Children’s Home of Reading

For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation

• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Programs

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Certification Opportunities

• Leadership Development Programs

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day

• Support Individuals and Families

• Build Meaningful Relationships

• Strengthen Communities

• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

As a Youth Behavioral Specialist, you will:

Maintain safety and security of residents and facility.
Maintain compliance with staffing ratios at all times, including mandated overtime, moving to other units as requested, and attending/participating in all clinical/case management group is fulfilled.
Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document resident behaviors, visitation safety checks (in-house and community outings), and any applicable service
Complete daily shift notes, activity notes, and communication logs, including justification for any behavioral interventions.
Supervises residents while following program policies and assuring compliance with Sanctuary principles.
Actively (via participation or close monitoring) supervises residents during recreational activities and provides instruction when necessary.
Supervises residents during academic instruction, handling behavioral issues.
Closely supervises residents while in the community, prioritizing community safety at all times.
Implements behavior modification program (point system) in accordance with program policies, philosophy, and treatment plans.
Overnight shift duties include the following: perform 15 minute checks on all residents, paperwork (make copies), and clean and organize unit areas.
Plans and implements organized activities for the residents..
Attends all required meetings and trainings.
Transports clients in company vehicles, as needed.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

✔ Compassionate

✔ Dependable

✔ Patient

✔ Team-Oriented

✔ Service-Focused

✔ Professional

✔ Positive

✔ Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (preferred)
Bachelor's degree with concentration in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or any Human Services field (highly preferred)
Associate’s degree with at least one year of experience working with youth (accepted)
High school diploma or GED with one year of experience working with youth (accepted)
Must have the physical ability to restrain a resident, if needed, while utilizing the tenets of Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training.

Schedule

Full-Time
1st Shift - 6:00am-2:00pm OR 2nd Shift – 2:00pm-10:00pm
Weekends included – (discussed during interview)

Physical Requirements

The employee is required to stand, walk, run, use hands and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must have the physical ability to restrain a resident while utilizing the tenets of Safe Crisis Management training.
The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, see, taste, and smell.

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

The Children’s Home of Reading is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

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