Youth Care Professional (Bilingual in Spanish)

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  Serve as key staff member for clients assigned to you, assuring supervision and accountability

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  Be available to fulfill staff vacancies on an as-needed basis

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  Maintain professional boundaries

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  Ensure client safety is a priority

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  Ensure client success by implementing an effective daily schedule that inspires clients to achieve goals

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  Demonstrate and role model strong interpersonal skills, pro-social behaviors, and professional responsibility to the internal and external community

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  Demonstrate computer literacy by utilizing an electronic health record to ensure timely, accurate, and well-written documentation of clients’ activities

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  Attend and participate in staff meetings

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  Participate in and facilitate program group sessions when appropriate

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  Prepare summaries of interactions and objective behavioral observations of clients at the end of each shift

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  Participate in staff training, maintain certifications as appropriate and required, and demonstrate the ability to pass proficiency tests where appropriate

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  Provide safe transportation for clients as necessary, including assisting and managing medical 
  appointments, airport travel and family reunifications.

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  Perform crisis prevention and interventions including de-escalation techniques

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  Complete other related duties as assigned

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  Perform all duties in accordance with the Agency’s policies and procedures

• →Light cooking and cleaning as part of daily assigned tasks

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage (Reimbursements for fitness, weight loss, holistic health programs)  
• No cost employee assistance program 
• Voluntary employee focused wellness programs

• Company matching 403b and no cost retirement consulting 
• Company paid for life Insurance and long-term disability 
• Public service loan forgiveness 
•  Insurance including accident, hospital indemnity, supplemental Life
•  Pet Insurance  
• Tuition reimbursement: Includes licensure fees, professional memberships

…and much much more! 

• High school diploma required

• Driver’s license required

• 1 year or more of healthcare, child welfare, human service, and/or social service experience

• Required: Bilingual (Spanish/English)

• Weekend shifts are required for all positions

• Medication certified required (NAFI will assist with obtaining certificate)

Hourly Rate:  $20.00 per hour

3rd Shift 

Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Statement: 

NAFI Connecticut, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state or local protected class. Inclusivity and removing barriers are important to us. We are passionate about instilling a sense of belonging, celebrating diverse perspectives, and offering equal opportunities for employees to contribute and grow. We encourage members of underrepresented or marginalized communities and all those that share in these beliefs to apply. 

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