Youth Specialist - Third Shift

About the role

Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model and provide structure, support, and respect to residents;
• Supervise and support residents during afternoon and evening routines;
• Encourage positive peer interactions and participation in program activities;
• Respond to crises using nonviolent crisis prevention intervention (CPI) techniques when necessary;
• Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment;
• Document observations, incidents, and resident progress accurately;
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on resident behavior and progress;
• Assist with transitions such as mealtimes, study periods, and bedtime preparations;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum of one year of child welfare experience working with children and/or adolescents;
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred;
• Prior experience working with youth in a residential setting, preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must have the ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
• Must have the ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
• Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
• Must be able to serve as a positive role model;
• Must have the ability to nurture and provide structure, support, and respect to others;
• Must be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team;
• 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;
• This position requires the availability for night shifts, weekends shifts, and holiday coverage;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must 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;

Qualifications

• 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;
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision);
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility;
• Grossly generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO YourWay, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks);
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify;
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program;
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance.