Program Coordinator: On Call - Shelter Staff

Description

Arizona Youth Partnership is currently accepting applications for a respite staff person to work at our two Basic Center Programs runaway and homeless youth shelters in Kingman and Bullhead City. Qualified candidates will provide supervision, guidance and practical assistance to five (5) runaway/homeless male or female youth ages 12-17 in a group home setting.

The Respite Youth Development Coordinator is responsible for the daily operation of the center which includes preparing meals, transporting children to community activities, counseling and doctor appointments. Additionally, the qualified candidate will provide general case management, healthy living training and teach positive life skills, hygiene, and other relationship skills. Modeling a healthy lifestyle is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complies with all expectations outlined in agency policies, licensing guidelines, contract deliverables and directives from supervisors
• Provide practical guidance, supervision, and support to 5 runaway and homeless youth aged 12-17
• Promote a Team environment and participate in collaborative problem solving
• Ensures participants health, safety and welfare including medication administration as needed
• Build and maintain staff/participant relationships with appropriate boundaries
• Participates in the development, implementation, documentation and follow up of participants goals
• Advocates for participants to ensure most appropriate education, employment and recreation activities.
• Encourages Positive Youth Development and encourages participants to be involved in the community and fosters participant self-advocacy
• Schedule counseling for youth in the house with in-house counselor as needed
• Promote the development and maintenance of the program.
• Transport Youth to appointments, school or other commitments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma and 6 months experience in working with youth in employment or volunteer capacity.
• Experience working with youth in group settings or/and Bachelors degree in related field
• Creative, flexible, team player

REQUIREMENTS:

• 21 years of age or older
• Clean drug screen
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Participation in orientation and training as required by AZYP
• AZ Drivers License and reliable transportation
• Automobile Insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000

After hire, we will work with the selected candidate to obtain the following as needed:

• AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Physical Exam and TB test with negative results