Youth Specialist - Heery Center

• Community Maternity Services (CMS), an agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, is committed to providing a continuum of services for children, families and pregnant and parenting adolescents. we strive to empower clients to reach their full potential by providing them with resources for accessing health, educational and social services.

CMS is currently hiring two (2) Part-Time Overnight (20 hours) Youth Specialists to work in our Heery Center for Young Families. The Heery Center is a residential program of Community Maternity Services (CMS).

Job Summary:

• Work with pregnant and parenting adolescents and their infants/children, children with mental health and/or behavioral concerns or pregnant and parenting youth, some of whom are experiencing the challenges of homelessness
• Work with children and adolescents in a residential setting. Our residential programs run 24 hours a day/7 days a week
• Be part of a therapeutic team
• Advocate for youth in a variety of settings and systems
• Transporting clients and household duties such as laundry, cleaning and cooking

Youth Specialist Part-Time Overnights Minimum Salary: $17.00/hour

Youth Specialist Part-Time Overnights Maximum Salary: $19.00/hour

Youth Specialist: Part-Time Overnights (20 hours)

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid NYS driver's license
• Completing TCI and once trained, executing all aspects of TCI including physical interventions
• Available to attend all required trainings, in-services, staff meetings and weekly supervisions, many of which may take place outside of your scheduled shift
• Minimum of 2 years working with children & adolescents in a residential setting
• Recognize the effects of trauma on children/adolescents and respond as a member of the Therapeutic Team
• Advocate for youth in a variety of settings and systems
• Lift up to 40 lbs.; able to demonstrate a full range of motion; be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time; and be able to walk up and down stairs as necessary

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Life Insurance
• Retirement planning options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc)

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Overnight shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with children in a residential setting: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• New York State Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19