Associate Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have experience with creating a safe environment where youth can learn important skills to succeed?

At Dreams and Visions, we are looking for a Associate Professional who is passionate about creating an atmosphere where children and adolescents reach their maximum potential and accomplish their goals; not just working a job - making a real difference. Our core beliefs include adding supports, as needed, but highly discouraging dependence on "the system."

The Associate Professional is responsible to provide a positive atmosphere that facilitates growth and learning for both youth and the staff. The incumbent is responsible to support our clients who have mental health and behavioral issues, and positively influencing their team of professionals. We all work together to strengthen lives and empower young women to use their innate gifts and abilities to become valued members of the community.

Dreams and Visions LLC emphasizes a team approach to rehabilitative services. The Treatment Team involves the child, their parents/legal guardian, the Staff, and additional agency personnel who assist in helping the child achieve the goals on their Person-Centered Plan.

We operate a 24/7 facility. The Associate Professional will support the day-to-day operations, which includes being available some nights, weekends, and holidays. Regardless of their schedule, everyone's contribution is equally important to the success of the children and the organization.

The Associate Professional at Dreams and Visions is expected to:

• Provide adequate supervision to employees.
• Participate and contribute to Child and Family Team Meetings.
• Ensure the health and well-being of all the clients in our care.
• Train and develop staff in the program philosophy, including setting goals and conducting performance evaluations.
• Be accessible to children in crisis.
• Must have experience completing PCP, NC Topps, CFT Meeting and Authorizations.
• Must be available for routing shifts 7-3AM, 3-11PM, 11-7AM every other weekend.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services, Social Work, or related field, preferred.

• Coursework/Background in the following areas: Trauma-informed Care, Crisis Intervention, Positive Behavior Support

• 2 years' Experience working with adolescents in a residential setting is a plus
• Experience with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Physical Requirements

In the event a client becomes violent, and attempts to hurt themselves or others, the incumbent must maintain sufficient physical ability, to control and rapidly extricate themselves and clients from buildings or initiate physical interventions to ensure safety.

Additional Requirements Must have a valid NC driver's license with a good driving record. Must be able to demonstrate effective self-regulation strategies. Must be coachable and willing to learn. All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening and background check.

If you are interested in this position, please apply. We will be more than happy to discuss this with you!