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Join to apply for the Student Advocate role at Elmcrest Children’s Center . The Student Advocate plays an essential role with children placed at Elmcrest. Having the greatest amount of contact with students, the Student Advocate utilizes a child-centered approach to work in the best interest of children while facilitating the individual and environmental conditions that are necessary to create change. The Student Advocate is charged with providing a safe, secure and nurturing learning environment while continuously using natural, everyday opportunities to teach, guide, and support students with their treatment, goals and academic success. The Student Advocate is scheduled in a manner that best accommodates the staff ratio and coverage requirements of programs. A regular, set schedule can be expected. There are times, however, when schedules are adjusted to accommodate non-school days. Responsibilities Create, support and engage in a learning environment by which each resident can be successful in making his/her own unique behavioral, emotional, intellectual, developmental and educational gains: Teaching and fostering a resident’s skill development relative to his/her individual needs. Interacting and intervening with residents in accordance with their treatment plans, Individualized Crisis Management Plan, and Individual Education Plans. Support students during the wake-up routine in their respective cottage followed by walking them to school. Maintain a physically and emotionally safe & supportive environment by: Developing and providing a safe and secure physical environment for each resident. Providing continuous supervision of residents. Using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention de-escalation techniques (proximity, time and space, caring gestures, etc.). Develop and maintain appropriate and positive relationships with residents by: Demonstrating appropriate social boundaries. Having a non-threatening and supportive demeanor. Actively involving residents in all facets of their educational day. Perform other essential functions of the job including: Complete all assigned paperwork accurately and on time. Attend regularly scheduled school meetings. Report incidents of child maltreatment, neglect, or abuse. Follow all agency and department policies & procedures. Other duties as assigned by supervisors. All of the Youth Development Professional responsibilities when working in cottages during wake-up routine and during non-school days. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED; college education and experience preferred. Self-aware and enjoys/interacts comfortably with children. Able to relate to a dynamic environment, flexible, and able to problem-solve as unanticipated challenges arise. Technically and physically able to provide crisis intervention, including physical restraints; required training is provided by the agency. Understand and demonstrate the principles of care to which Elmcrest ascribes and trains. Job Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industry: Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Elmcrest Children’s Center by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elmcrest Children's Center

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