Youth Stabilization SpecialistAt — Seneca Family of Agencies
The Youth Stabilization Specialist plays a critical role in supporting youth to achieve and maintain stability as they prepare for a successful transition into a home-like environment. The Youth Stabilization Specialist builds relationships quickly and partners with each youth to develop and implement highly individualized treatment plans. Youth Stabilization Specialists use behavioral interventions and supports and engage youth in a variety of daily activities while focusing on mental health treatment goals. Youth Stabilization Specialists also provide crisis support and de-escalation techniques when youth demonstrate self-harm and aggressive behaviors.
(This internship is currently reserved.)
- Collaborate effectively with others to achieve shared goals.
- Develop professionalism, adaptability, and workplace readiness.
- Develop career goals, professional relationships, and self-awareness.
- Use field-specific tools, technologies, procedures, or practices.
- Analyze problems and develop solutions or recommendations.
- Develop and/or deliver programs, services, products, or resources.
- Engage ethically and responsibly within organizations and/or communities.
- Work and/or communicate effectively, respectfully, and inclusively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Examine how organizations contribute to societal well-being, equity, and/or sustainability.
There is a New Employee Orientation, followed by a two-week shadowing process, at which point student will begin to work directly with youth, under the guidance of a supervisor.
Client services are provided on a Seneca campus with other practitioners and a supervisor who can assist in the event of high-risk situations.
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 40 | hours per week |