Youth Emergency Shelter Care Workers

Summary of the Job Description: 

The YMCA of Newark is seeking Part Time Youth Emergency Shelter Care Workers, Preferably Bilingual (English/Spanish), for Youth Emergency Shelter which offers counseling, life skills training, and other critical support to teens in crisis and assists them to get back to school, re-establish family bonds, and meet their goals. The target population to be served under this initiative is youth who have been a part of the juvenile justice system and are court ordered to be placed in a shelter. The YMCA’s recruitment process includes comprehensive background screening including pre-employment drug test and criminal background check and upon hire, wide range of training.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. in Social Work or related field and/or minimum three years of experience within the Social Service Field particularly working with youth.
• Sufficient computer skills. 
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Sufficient administrative skills.
• Excellent Human Relations skills .
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of constituents in a professional manner, displaying tact and diplomacy when needed.
• Ability to work on Holidays.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability required. 
• New Jersey valid Driver’s license and safe driving record required.

Summary of Essential Functions:

• Provide counseling and crisis intervention for youth in the Youth Emergency Shelter.
• Orient trial visitors and participate as part of the assessment team to make recommendations.
• Oversee youth vocational, educational, recreational, and practical arts programming.
• Assist with referrals and outside contacts as needed for youth programming; evaluate and follow up on the effectiveness of the program. 
• Monitor assigned youth finances through budgeting appointments. 
• Transport youth as needed to events, medical appointments, etc. in accordance with Newark YMCA Transportation Policy.
• Conduct daily site checks according to the procedures and licensing standards. 
• Monitor youth needs as needed during the day shifts, Monday through Friday.
• Provide coverage for the Youth Emergency Shelter and complete all scheduled activities as assigned.
• Provide coverage when assigned relief staff fails is unable to attend work. 
• Provide awake overnight coverage as needed.
• Participate in fire drills, smoke alarm and fire extinguisher checks according to licensing standards as assigned.
• Perform proper procedures in recording and dispensing medication according to licensing standards.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the Children’s Shelter to meet health and safety records.
• Complete all paperwork assigned, including but not limited to Critical Incident Reports and Individual Treatment Plan goals accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain Daily Logbook and report all incidents to proper Youth Emergency Shelter Department authorities such as the Program Director and/or Case Manager immediately.
• Assist in the file maintenance and documentation of contacts needed for youth programming.
• Attend staff meetings and any scheduled training sessions as required.
• Maintain a safe work environment, free of clutter, debris and hazardous conditions and ensure cleanliness of facility.
• Provide excellent customer service and care for all including but not limited to internal and external customers /members/ residents/ visitors/ clients/ patrons/ vendors/ suppliers/ members of public/volunteers/staff.
• Demonstrate and model the YMCA’s four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Perform such other job-related duties as may be periodically assigned by the Supervisor.

 Vacant Shifts: 12:00AM - 8:00AM and 4:00PM - 12:00AM  Weekdays and Weekends

Part Time Employees require to work minimum 2 to 4 Shifts Per Week

This is an opportunity to impact the communities we serve and make a long-lasting and positive difference in the lives of others who need support!

• The YMCA of Newark and Vicinity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on the Y’s business, in accordance with applicable laws.