ILP/TLP Youth Specialist

Join Us at Epworth: Empowering Futures, One Life at a Time!

At Epworth, we're more than just a multiservice agency; we are a beacon of hope and resilience for youth who have faced trauma. Established in 1864, our mission is to empower young individuals to uncover and embrace their unique potential by providing essential support, fostering resilience, and nurturing a sense of community. With a comprehensive range of services—from therapeutic foster care and intensive treatment to life skills training and crisis support—we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of thousands of youth and families each year.

Headquartered in the heart of Webster Groves, Missouri, with additional locations in Normandy and South St. Louis City, Epworth is committed to creating a world where every youth experiences life in all its fullness. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to be part of a dynamic team committed to transforming lives, we invite you to explore our opportunities and join us in our mission to build a brighter, more hopeful future for those we serve.

Summary

As a Youth Specialist with Epworth Transitional Living Program, (TLP) you will have the opportunity to be actively involved in the day to day lives of youth ages 16-21, providing supervision and mentorship to youth that promotes social, emotional and intellectual development toward independent living. This involves the oversight of youth daily routines ensuring their needs are met while maintaining safety and promoting wellbeing.

This position demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision and values of the agency by engaging in respectful, cooperative relationships with customers (i.e., clients, employees and external stakeholders); being accountable for providing services and ensuring safety to customers while empowering customers in achieving the agency’s mission.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise, guide and role model with youth regarding their daily activities, in accordance with the daily program schedule. Activities include, but are not limited to hygiene procedures, chores, recreational activities, therapeutic and life skills groups, educational requirements, outings, and employment.
• Track and documentation of youth behavior and participation in database, communication logs, critical incident reports
• Provide input and implement individual youth treatment plans in daily activities.
• Communicate with other members of the program, including therapists, case managers, etc, regarding youth needs and concerns.
• Supervise and/or administer medications and complete documentation.
• Transport and accompany youth on appointments and/or outings.
• Ensure the general security, maintenance and cleanliness of the facility, equipment, and supplies; reporting any necessary campus or building repairs and issues as needed.
• Complete routine building, resident and visitor checks to ensure safety and adherence to agency and program policies.
• Serves as a training instructor to conduct required compliance agency training needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision: None

Salary: $15/hour

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one-year experience working with at-risk youth or adolescents displaying emotional/ behavioral challenges.
• Completion of at least 60 hours of college training with major course work in social sciences is preferred.
• Class E license (or must obtain within 30 days of hire.)
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to utilize strength-based, therapeutic crisis intervention methods with adolescents.
• Understanding of at-risk youth client population.
• Ability to effectively instruct clients and oversee their daily activities.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement agency and program documents, including procedure manuals, treatment plans, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with colleagues, community partners, families, etc.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook, and ETO database software.
• The physical requirements of this job include sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs on a regular basis, lifting up to 100lbs, pulling and/or pushing on occasion.
• Work Environment: Most of the work for this position is performed at the agency owned multi-family housing unit.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Epworth is an EEO/AA employer. Consistent with this policy, Epworth embraces diversity and welcomes colleagues and applicants of all backgrounds. Our goal is to empower every day and build a community that is inclusive, drawing upon the strengths of the diversity of our colleagues to exceed the expectations of our clients.