Residential Youth Shelter Staff

Job Description

Pay: 16.00/hr. with a pay increase after 90 days.

This is a permanent 36-40 hour per week position. Hiring ASAP.

Shift: We are hiring one full-time, 2-10pm.

Additional Requirement: Regular position as stated above, but this position requires flexibility to work back-up shifts as needed, on any night of the week, not to exceed 40 hours/week unless overtime is approved. Please do not apply if your schedule does not allow this flexibility.

You must be able to pass a DHS/Criminal History background check to be eligible and have a good driving record.

Basic Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and safety for shelter residents at all times. This is a top priority.
• Respond appropriately and effectively to unexpected situations or crisis.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals, being resourceful with available supplies.
• Effectively motivate and assist youth in the completion of daily housekeeping activities.
• Maintain order and respect for authority, responding appropriately to the youths’ needs.
• Inspect living areas following youths’ completion of chores and after a youth’s exit from the shelter to ensure standards of cleanliness for shelter and residents are maintained.
• Accurately record youth’s disclosures of abuse/neglect and email referral to authorities.
• Provide positive influences and exhibit a high standard of morals and ethics to all clients.
• Work and communicate effectively with other community agencies and service providers.
• Assist with other activities as requested.
• Including any duties if assigned

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate crisis intervention services to youth and families.
• Provide appropriate phone services.
• Accurately complete youth intakes, house logs, and other paperwork.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a DHS involvement and criminal background check
• To have a High School Diploma or GED
• 21-year minimum age (required by insurance co. to transport youth).
• Must have valid Oregon driver’s license and good driving record.
• To have a current first aid card and CPR certification within 6 months of hire
• Must be able to exercise confidentiality and discretion in all areas.
• Prior experience and skills with at-risk youth preferred.
• Must be able to motivate youth, set appropriate limits, instill accountability, and still offer youth positive influence, encouragement, hope, compassion and respect.
• Must have initiative, compassion, moral integrity, and reliability.
• Must represent IYS appropriately to the public in word, dress, and action.
• Must be physically able to complete all job duties.

Physical Requirements

Light to medium duty housekeeping, lifting & loading light to heavy food boxes, standing/cooking, climb a second-story staircase.

Required education:

High school or equivalent

Preferred experience:

Prefer experience with youth in a residential/ or school setting: 1 year

What is Integral Youth Services (IYS)?IYS is a private 501(c)3 non-profit social service agency, has been providing services in Klamath County since 1988. IYS serves as the umbrella agency overseeing a wide range of programs and services designed to benefit youth and their families. The various programs are designed to 'integrate' with each other to satisfy any need a youth may have; whether physical, emotional, educational, spiritual, or vocational. You can visit our website for more information at www.integralyouthservices.org.

What is My Friend's Place? My Friend's Place is the only youth shelter in Klamath County serving Homeless Runaway Youth ages 10-17 (a federally funded Basic Center Program). It also functions as a transitional shelter for DHS Foster Youth ages 10-17.

Position Description: other than the basic duties listed below - this is non-professional, front lines position working directly with youth in a residential setting with a staff/youth ratio of 1:7 (plus an on-call manager) for each shift. Some experience with youth and training in the areas listed below is important for success.

If you are called for an interview, please come prepared to talk about:

1) What you know about IYS

2) How your skills will help you be successful in working with at-risk-youth and carrying out the mission of IYS

3) Your definition of personal and professional boundaries when working with youth and co-workers

4) Examples of how you were successful or not successful working in a team environment

5) Your competencies among the list of training's below

6) The importance of confidentiality

7) Your crisis management skills.

Because your success is our success, a list of interview questions and a performance evaluation form can be picked up prior to the interview.

Training / Areas of Competency

This position does not require any special certification other than CPR/First Aid and Food Handler's Card, both of which can be acquired after being hired. Experience with youth in a residential or school setting (behavioral or special education) is preferred as well as some knowledge in the following subject areas (special emphasis on bold areas; these trainings will also be supplied by IYS):

• Mandatory Reporting
• Homelessness and Poverty
• Case Noting and logs
• Safety Protocols
• Ethics and Boundaries
• Crisis Intervention
• Trauma Informed Care
• Positive Youth Development
• Basic Counseling Skills
• Healthy Sexual Behavior
• LGBTQ Issues
• Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
• Mental Health Awareness
• Alcohol, Drug and Chemical Dependency
• Bullying and Harassment
• Sexual Exploitation and Prostitution
• Harm Reduction
• Risk Reduction

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16