Youth Specialist (767)

Essential Functions

• Spend a minimum of 95% of working hours providing quality in-person goal planning, direct supervision, and safety monitoring on the floor.
• Engage youth/clients in implementing their individual plans using positive youth development, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate frameworks.
• Support activities of daily living, including academic and career planning, permanent relationships and mentoring, housing and household management, priority setting, money management, preparing meals, and health and wellness.
• Facilitate life skills groups and other structured activities that support youth development, social-emotional growth, and independent living skills.
• Intervene and report any crisis or critical incident according to agency, county, state, or federal protocols, including completion of preliminary safety plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely client documentation, including entering group notes into Credible by the end of every shift, and assist with other client-related records.
• Attend all required internal and external training(s), including a minimum of 40 hours of mandatory training annually, and participate in team meetings and supervision sessions prepared with agendas.

Minimal Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of the Shelter program.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED, combined with at least one year of experience working with adolescents.
• Possess basic cooking knowledge to prepare nutritious meals and teach cooking as a valuable life skill to youth.
• Display sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
• Show strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments effectively.
• Demonstrate creativity, flexibility in approaches to people and projects, and the ability to work with diverse populations.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and inspection on any vehicle used for daily work or transportation of clients.
• Must pass an annual motor vehicle clearance to operate agency vehicles.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Windows software; familiarity with the Google Suite is desired.
• Must have no history of prohibited criminal or child abuse offenses.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to navigate stairs is highly preferred, as some locations are not fully handicap accessible.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.