What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Case Worker - Sheakley Center position at Lighthouse Youth Services?
Youth Care Worker at Sheakley Center
Starting Hourly Rate: $15.00
Do YOU enjoy mentoring and assisting youth?
WE Need YOU . . . Lighthouse Youth and Family Services is looking for Youth Care Worker to support our clients per the schedules below:
When homeless young adults enter the Sheakley Center, they often experience their first sense of hope for a better future. Lighthouse has a dedicated and trained team of case managers who provide consistent, personalized, and comprehensive case management services. They assess each young person’s needs, provide crisis intervention if needed, coordinate the necessary care, and develop an individualized plan to provide support. Our end goal is to guide young people off the streets and into secure housing.
Part Time (3rd Shift) Friday and Saturday
Essential Functions:
- Must be a role model providing direct care, supervision, crisis interventions and documentation of daily activities.
- Prepare meals, facilitating group sessions, and outings, providing security, observation, housekeeping, preparing medication completing intakes, shift paperwork and other duties as assigned.
- Provide direct supervision of youth and facility throughout the work shift.
- Supervise activities, chores, hygiene, and bedtimes times by following program schedule.
- Assist team by completing paperwork related to program outcomes. Document any significant events that occur during the shift in a daily log, service ticket and/or progress note.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- At least 25 years old due to driving requirement for the position.
- At least 6 months of experience working with youth required. Experience working with youth in a residential setting preferred.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record with ability to operate a 15-passenger van to transport youth as needed.
- Good written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual and/or Sign Language proficiency a plus.
- Bilingual and/or Sign Language proficiency a plus.
Why Work with Lighthouse Youth & Family Services:
- Rewarding career - make a difference in the lives of youth!
- Work for a diverse, seasoned and well respected agency with engaged leadership team
- Competitive salary
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Other Paid Leave Options (Holidays, FMLA, Bereavement and Parental Leave)
- Medical and other health insurance offerings, including company paid life and long term disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan including company match
- Tuition Reimbursement and Department of Education’s Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Engaging Wellness Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- Licensure renewal reimbursement; paid training and professional development opportunities
- Ability to obtain internal supervision towards increased licensure
- Paid assistance with obtaining Trauma-Informed Care certification
- Casual dress
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