Youth Summer Program Worker - contingent
ZEPF CENTER
Location
Toledo, Ohio
Quick overview
Assist youth and families in reducing psychiatric and social problems to increase functioning and emotional growth. Responsibilities include transporting clients, facilitating skill-building groups, and collaborating with treatment teams on service plans.
Requirements summary
Requires at least one year of experience working with youth, preferably at-risk populations. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and be pursuing a degree in social services or a related field.
Job description
- Description Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for over 50 years.
- We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio.
- Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career development and wellness services.
- Zepf Center also offers primary care medical services to our patients to contribute to their continuum of care.
- Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and staff.
General Summary
We are currently seeking a Part-Time Summer Program Worker in the Youth Mental Health department. The purpose of the Youth Summer Program Staff is to assist youth and families in reduction of psychiatric, social, emotional, environmental and educational problems to increase levels of functioning and work towards social emotional growth.
Hours
Monday - Thursday; 8:00am - 4:00pm. This schedule could vary based on department needs.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for transporting clients to/from the program Facilitation of life skills, social emotional, art, and STEM groups Provide community-based support and other daily living skills and activities Work as an integral part of the treatment team to develop, revise, implement and monitor Individual Service Plans in cooperation with additional team and family members of client Communicate with team members/supervisors as needed for case consultations Complete incident reporting as needed, following any appropriate agency procedures Perform other duties as assigned. Specific/Individual Competencies: In process of pursuing a degree in social services or a related field Must possess a high level of patience and understanding in working with this population Organizational Competencies: Demonstrate knowledge of the agency mission, vision, goals and philosophy as well as the policies and procedures. Strives for high client satisfaction by providing leadership and/or assistance to coworkers and clients through the integrated care process. Demonstrate consistent professionalism. Demonstrate teamwork. Abide by the agencies and/or professional code of ethics.
Requirements
Position Qualifications: At minimum, one year of experience working with the youth population; experience with at-risk youth preferred Preference given to those who are working towards a post-secondary degree in social services or a related field Must have a valid driver's license and be able to provide proof of auto insurance
