Job Information
Pressley Ridge Youth Engagement Specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description
Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.
Pressley Ridge Benefits
The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.
Free single medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match
Prescription coverage
Dental and vision plans
Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
Wellness incentive (up to $250)
403b with up to 9% employer give/match
Free life insurance and AD&D
Paid sick time (up to 15 days)
Paid holidays and a birthday holiday
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Position Summary
The Youth Engagement Specialist (YES) is responsible for supporting the emotional/behavioral needs of students within the Day School program. The YES will work with classroom teams, individual students, and groups of students as needed throughout the day.
Specific services as a Youth Engagement Specialist include supporting the classroom teams and ancillary staff with de-escalation, intervention support and pro-active crises support. The YES is available to support staff in identifying appropriate interventions and support for students throughout the program. The Youth Engagement Specialist will be trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and will work as a part of the Day School team.
Essential Responsibilities
To assure the effective provision of individual/group intervention to students.
To assure that interventions are monitored for their effectiveness and that all services are appropriately documented.
To ensure that the Youth Engagement Specialist develops positive working relationships with building staff and students.
To assure adherence to organization’s quality standards.
To assure the continuous safety of all students.
To assure the continuing development of professional skills.
Qualifications
Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
Work Conditions
Physical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing. Moderate to high level of physical activity.
Environmental Factors. Indoor/Outdoor: School Building.
Working Hours. As assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Required
- High School or better
Preferred
- Associates or better in Human Services
Experience
Required
- At least one year of experience in human services field preferred OR at least one years experience in a job that involved direct contact with children or adolescents
Preferred
- Experience working directly with children or adolescents and deescalating situations.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
