YSB’s ultimate focus is to ensure all youth have access to safety, shelter and the opportunity to succeed. We do this through offering an array of services including a 24/7/365 emergency shelter, Safe Station. The shelter provides safe shelter to runaway and homeless youth, and youth placed by the Department of Child Services or juvenile probation. YSB is a hands-off restraint-free facility operating 3 shifts of round-the-clock care and supervision of youth who are experiencing homelessness or crisis. YSB currently has a 1st shift opening for a dedicated youth care worker. Responsibilities*:

• Working closely with the shelter supervisor, you will oversee daily operations and enforce all rules, policies and procedures of the shelter and its residents. Screen, assess and document incoming calls and completes intakes of residents. Assist supervisor with preparing for monitor visits by funding and licensing sources.
• You will provide recreational programming and services, plan and facilitate individual and group life skills development, and make referrals or contact social agencies as needed.
• You will be responsible for case management: providing notes, statistics and other documentation as required, as well as completing follow-up and aftercare with previous residents. Ensure that residents’ school attendance and requirements while at the shelter are met.
• You will stay current with trainings which include but are not limited to: CPR, CPI, 1^st Aid, DCS reporting, Trauma Informed Care, etc…
• All other duties as assigned by the shelter supervisor.

*This job description is intended to be a general summary of job content. It should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of job duties or job requirements.This position is non-exempt and qualifies under the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime pay requirements.

This job may include exposure to communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted diseases. YSB is an equal opportunity employer.