Youth Care Specialist Homeless Shelter
Job Posting for Youth Care Specialist Homeless Shelter at Lighthouse Youth Services
Youth Care Specialist
Homeless Shelter
Do you have a passion for assisting 10-17 year old homeless youth with achieving their goals?
Then we are looking for YOU!!
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services has Youth Worker positions available at our Mecum House location. Mecum House a homeless shelter for 10 to 17 year old who have nowhere else to turn. There is always someone to listen and offer support. The doors are always open and we provide a safety and care for young people who don't feel safe in their own homes or don't have a place to call home. No youth are ever turned away.
Starting Hourly Rate: $15.00
Current Shift Openings
(PT) 3rd Shift 10 pm - 6 am.
PRN shifts available
Essential Functions:
- Provide direct care, supervision, crisis interventions and documentation of daily activities.
- Prepare meals, facilitate group sessions, and outings, provide security, observation, housekeeping, prepare medication completing intakes, shift paperwork and other duties as assigned.
- Provide direct supervision of youth and facility throughout the work shift.
- Supervise activities, chores, hygiene, and bedtimes times by following program schedule.
- Assist team by completing paperwork related to program outcomes. Document any significant events that occur during the shift in a daily log, service ticket and/or progress note.
- Participate in the on-call schedule rotation.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- At least 25 years old due to driving requirement for the position.
- At least 6 months of experience working with youth required. Experience working with youth in a residential setting preferred.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record with ability to operate a 15-passenger van to transport youth as needed.
- Good written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual and/or Sign Language proficiency a plus.
Why Work with Lighthouse Youth & Family Services:
- Rewarding career - make a difference in the lives of youth!
- Work for a diverse, seasoned and well respected agency with engaged leadership team
- Competitive salary
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Other Paid Leave Options (Holidays, FMLA, Bereavement and Parental Leave)
- Medical and other health insurance offerings, including company paid life and long term disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan including company match
- Tuition Reimbursement and Department of Education’s Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Engaging Wellness Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- Licensure renewal reimbursement; paid training and professional development opportunities
- Ability to obtain internal supervision towards increased licensure
- Paid assistance with obtaining Trauma-Informed Care certification
- Casual dress
Join a winning organization with a great culture and work environment, and have a rewarding career that impacts the lives of youth and families! Find all open positions at lys.org/careers.
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