Human Services Tech - Youth Services
About the position A typical day as a WHS Human Services Tech with the Youth Team is about providing a safe and caring respite environment where youth can thrive while their parents/caregivers are engaging in their own self-care. You will work with clients in 2 hour increments individually or via group setting in their home, community or main WHS building. We are looking for applicants who will demonstrate boundaries, while interacting in warm, welcoming, and engaging activities with clients at all times. You will need to resolve conflicts that may arise during respite and seek supervisory assistance when needed. You need to have some writing skills to document incidents and attention to detail in planning safe and enjoyable activities. Transportation of clients will be necessary; therefore, you will need a valid Utah driver license. You will also need CPR/First Aid and a Food Handler's Permit, which we will pay for once you begin employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe and caring respite environment for youth.
- Work with clients individually or in group settings (2-hour increments).
- Engage in warm, welcoming, and engaging activities with clients.
- Demonstrate boundaries while interacting with clients.
- Resolve conflicts that may arise during respite.
- Seek supervisory assistance when needed.
- Document incidents.
- Plan safe and enjoyable activities with attention to detail.
- Transport clients.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Valid Utah driver license
- CPR/First Aid certification (company will pay for once employed)
- Food Handler's Permit (company will pay for once employed)
- Willingness to complete a criminal background check
- Willingness to complete a pre-employment drug screening
Nice-to-haves
- Previous Mental and Behavioral Health work/volunteer experiences with youth
Benefits
- Company will pay for CPR/First Aid certification
- Company will pay for Food Handler's Permit
Apply tot his job Apply To this Job