What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Lodge-Youth Care Worker position at Ain Dah Yung Our Home Shelter?

Job Description

Description : Position Summary :

Overnight Sun-Mon- 10pm-8am - 20 hours)

the Overnight Worker will provide general supervision to American Indian youth between the ages of sixteen through twenty-one in a small group living setting. The Overnight Worker is responsible for facilities management. The Beverley A. Benjamin Youth Lodge is a culturally specific transitional living program for youth that have no parental, substitute, foster or institutional home to which they can safely go. Primary program objectives are to stabilize youth in a safe, culturally supportive environment, address the critical issues / barriers to resident self-sufficiency and strengthen residents' community and cultural connections.

Part-time, non-exempt, no benefits. Shifts vary : 8-10 hours per shift. (Weekday shifts that fall on Su / M / Tu / W / Th are 8-hour shifts, Weekend shifts that fall on F / Sa are 10-hour shifts). Shifts are within the hours of 10 : 00 p.m. and 8 : 00 a.m.

Hourly wage 19.50 / hr.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Directly responsible to the Youth Lodge Coordinator.
Responsible for facilities management and cleanliness during work hours at the Youth Lodge that include tracking and ensuring youth safe arrival / departure from lodge in evening and morning, arm / disarm alarm system, monitor Surveillance Camera System.
Perform primary maintenance duties and upkeep of physical plant in accordance with maintenance schedule and standards, primarily kitchen clean up, dishes, resident laundry, cleaning / organizing the first floor of the house, and occasionally cleaning bathrooms.
Request Youth Lodge expenditures, including rent / utility, food, supplies, equipment, and other program needs.

Maintain inventory of food, supplies and equipment.

Responsible for enforcing a daily schedule and enforcing facility standards, program policies and procedures.

Provide information and referral to appropriate systems, agencies and service providers.

Provide emotional support and guidance to residents, including conferring with the Youth Lodge Coordinator regarding

incidents, behaviors and general conduct of residents.

Co-facilitate periodic cultural, social, recreational activities for Youth Lodge residents.

Co-facilitate Weekly House Meetings in conjunction with the Transitional Living Program Case Manager, overseen by Youth Lodge Coordinator and / or Residential & Clinical Director.

Attend required program staffing, agency all-staff meetings and trainings.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Qualifications : The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Education / Experience :

Must have the ability to work constructively with children and youth who exhibit varying degrees of difficult behaviors.

Must demonstrate and promote a chemically healthy lifestyle.

Must be knowledgeable of traditional Indian child-rearing methods, culture, values and family systems.

Must be cognizant of and sensitive to the special needs / issues of American Indian children in out-of-home placement.

Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds, such as a vacuum cleaner, mop bucket w / water, and industrial cooking pots and pans.

Must have the ability to stand / walk up three (3) flights of stairs repeatedly.

Must have the ability to bend / squat / twist / reach constantly when emptying trash, dusting, sweeping floors, mopping floors, vacuuming, and occasionally shoveling snow.

Must have a valid driver’s license and pass MN DHS background study.

Education / Experience :

AA degree in human services, child development, elementary / secondary education or related field is preferred.

A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with youth who exhibit varying degrees of difficult behavior in a residential, therapeutic, group or classroom setting preferred. Candidates must be knowledgeable of the Native American Indian culture, values, and family systems.

At ADYC We offer for FT Staff

Healthcare benefits- Medical, dental and vision

Life ADD

Short-term and long-term disability

Accident and critical illness

401K

14 paid holidays and generous PTO.

You must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ain Dah Yung Center (ADYC) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value our employees for their unique talents and abilities. ADYC’s leadership is devoted to continuing to nurture our positive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions. All employees are valued for their individual differences and the unique contributions that help us achieve our mission. We are committed to our employees’ dignity and well-being and make every effort to provide all employees with a safe and professional work environment. ADYC strives to treat its employees fairly, with respect, and to maintain a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and other offensive or unprofessional behavior. As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in backgrounds and experiences. Come walk with us!

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