Youth Specialist ILP - Part Time

About the role

Bethany Christian Services is a nonprofit organization that works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. We strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Our mission is rooted in Christian faith and we uphold shared values such as being motivated by our faith, supporting one another, championing justice, pursuing excellence, and staying committed.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in assigned activities and encourage positive interaction and growth amongst the residents;
• Obtain and retain an adequate amount of knowledge pertaining to program, and successfully implement components on the job;
• Attend monthly meetings with supervisor to discuss job performance, and/or issues or concerns;
• Interact professionally and in a caring, consistent manner as outlined in program guidelines;
• Successfully utilize the nonviolent crisis prevention intervention procedures (TCI), when needed;
• May perform Shift Supervisor responsibilities to ensure supervision coverage when scheduling needs arise;
• Provide resident updates during team meetings on but not limited to current level, length of time on that level, date of placement, length of stay, goal attainment, school progress report, think tank or room restriction time, incident reports, assessment of overall functioning, interaction with peers and staff, and recommendation for new or revised treatment goals;
• Maintain a flexible work schedule, including the ability to work night shifts, weekends, and holiday shifts;
• Oversee the resident(s) daily routines to include mealtime, study time, outings, bedtime, assigned jobs, and other resident activity;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Bachelor’s level degree from an accredited college, preferred;
• Bi-lingual - English and Spanish, preferred;
• Prior experience working with youth from diverse cultures, preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
• Able to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
• Demonstrated temperament to work and care for refugee youth from various cultural backgrounds;
• Must be able to serve as a positive role model;
• Demonstrated ability to nurture and provide structure, support, and respect to others;
• Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
• Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
• Must be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team;
• This position requires the availability for night shifts, weekends shifts, and holiday coverage.

Skills

• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Exhibit integrity and good moral character to provide appropriate care;
• Possess the relevant experience and/or qualifications to work with these clients and clients with special needs;
• Be properly trained and licensed, as necessary.

Benefits

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul;
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities;
• Low-cost health benefits (medical, dental, and vision);
• Matching 403B retirement contributions;
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks);
• Education reimbursement for master’s degree program in human services;
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program;
• Employee covered long-term disability and term life insurance.