Youth Care Professional

Youth Care Professional

The Youth Care Professional I (YCP) performs functions related to the care and treatment of children/youth and families, and assists in the development of life and social skills in a residential treatment setting. The YCP I is an adult role model for children/youth/families in all behaviors including communication, hygiene, appearance, management of self, response to stress, and in the demonstration of positive relationships with others.

Essential functions of the YCP I include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrates skills, abilities, and knowledge that promote a safe physical and emotional environment for children and families within the context of their living environment.
• Performs job requirements with regular supervision, and is actively learning new areas of expertise in order to fulfill a wider ranging set of responsibilities.
• May develop, implement, monitor and report on treatment objectives and modalities of the children.
• Recognizes differentiating behaviors, participates within designated treatment teams to develop service and behavior management plans, and, as appropriate, based on skills and experience, executes such plans aimed at assisting children/youth/families to achieve their personal goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates a capability for engaging children/youth/families in trust-based, productive relationships in order to help children/youth and families prepare for transitions, interact in the community, and promote respect and independence.