On-Call Runaway and Homeless Youth Crisis Worker

          POSITION:                            RHY Crisis On Call Worker

          QUALIFICATIONS:               Individuals seeking a social worker degree, or those with demonstrated experience in social services.  Demonstrated interest in and ability to understand the general problems and needs of youth (ages 11-17) and their families.  Sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural differences of individuals and families in groups outside one’s own culture.

          CLASSIFICATION:               Part-Time Hourly, non-exempt

          REPORTS TO:                     Director of Youth Outreach Services

Summary: Scheduled on call work to assist with crisis situations.

I.             Duties

·         Participates in 24-hour crisis emergency on-call rotation.

·         Responds to police departments in the five-county service area (LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam, Marshall, and Stark).

·         Uses crisis intervention skills to respond to youth who have run away or who are homeless.

·         Hands off the crisis case to the Crisis Intervention Caseworker the day after the crisis occurs.

·         Obtains proper releases and consents and safeguards the confidentiality of all records.

·         Refers to other community resources and specialized services as appropriate.

·         Ensures all necessary documentation is properly signed and in the client file. 

II.  Support Services

·         Develops a working knowledge of, and establishes and cultivates cooperative professional relationships with, community          resources, allied agencies, and referral sources.

·         Participates in YSB staffing and team meetings when needed.

·         Maintains on-going case file for each youth which is up to date and documents all contacts.

·         Other duties as assigned.

II.            Core Competencies

·         Understanding

·         Flexible

·         Confidentiality

·         Sensitivity to all cultures

·         Responsible

*Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley believes that all people deserve inclusivity, fairness, and justice.  We believe that both the success of our team and the wellness of our community is strongest by recognizing the qualities that make each person unique, including race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity and other identities.  The YSB team values and respects each other and our community as we proudly serve.

Salary : $25 - $50