Program Specialist

• Provide daily care, counsel, and supervision to adolescents in a residential treatment program
• Perform bed checks at least every 15 minutes
• Document accurate bed-check records, reports, and client behaviors
• Create a therapeutic milieu characterized by warmth, empathy, and respect
• Assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating client treatment programs
• Facilitate and support therapy, employment training, activities, school, transportation, and other programs
• Observe and monitor client behaviors and apply established agency interventions
• Use non-violent physical crisis intervention techniques (Aegis) when residents may harm themselves or others, including completing required reports
• Serve as a stable, positive role model and maintain helping relationships with residents
• Oversee clients' health and wellness, including meals, physical activities, clothing, hygiene supplies, medical, dental, and vision care
• Provide first aid or CPR if required and schedule appointments as assigned
• Dispense medications at prescribed intervals as assigned
• Assist other programs during crises or staff shortages
• Transport residents as needed
• Maintain a clean, orderly home and supervise residents completing housekeeping duties
• Report personal and physical property damage using established procedures
• Participate in supervision and team meetings
• Seek feedback and provide feedback for staff evaluations
• Maintain timely Quality Assurance compliance
• Protect resident and family confidentiality
• Represent the agency professionally on and off the job
• Perform other duties assigned by home, assistant, or shift supervisors

Program Specialist jobs in Michigan

UC Program Overnight Youth Treatment Specialist – Full-Time