Youth Specialist III - Evening Shift (Pioneers Center Emergency Shelter (FT))
Youth Specialist III - Evening Shift (Pioneers Center Emergency Shelter (FT))
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Job Description
Overview
At CEDARS our mission is to help children achieve safety stability and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraskas most trusted human service organizations we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time were giving parents foster families and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.
Job Skills / Requirements
Reports To: Assistant Program Director
Classification: Non-Exempt
Rate of Pay: $18.25/hour
Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday 2:00pm until Midnight
Program Summary
Pioneers Center serves as the only short-term emergency shelter for kids (ages 12-18) who do not have immediate access to another safe living arrangement in southeast Nebraska. Kids may be referred to the Pioneers Center because of: a history of abuse neglect or domestic violence; alternative to juvenile detention; interruption of a foster care placement; homelessness; hospitalization of a parent/guardian; or for short-term stabilization. A variety of levels of care are offered at the Pioneers Center. Crisis stabilization is a more intensive level of care that involves the support of a CEDARS therapist. To prevent youth from being placed outside the home CEDARS also offers Basic Center services to families who are not involved in Child Welfare or the Juvenile Justice System.
Responsibilities
- Maintain safety and supervision of youth in care
- Provide leadership to ensure each shift runs smoothly
- Coordinate necessary medical appointments transport youth to medical appointments as well as manage youths medications
- Provide transportation to and from school appointments activities or visits
- Complete daily documentation of youth in care
- Engage youth in life skills educational activities and outings
- Provide leadership during crisis intervention and structure for youth
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age of older
- Associates or Bachelors degree in human services social work or a related field
- At least 1 year of experience working with youth and families
- Leadership experience is preferred
- Must have a passion for helping youth in crisis
- Valid drivers license and a good driving record
Additional Information / Benefits
As a full-time active employee you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:
medical dental and vision coverages
flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts
personal leave emergency leave paid holidays and floating holidays
retirement plan with 5% company match
life & long-term disability insurance
employee assistance program
wellness and engagement program
early childhood childcare discount
opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired
shift differentials for overnight hours worked and holidays
mileage reimbursement
extensive training and professional development opportunities
Benefits: Medical Insurance Life Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Vacation Paid Sick Days Paid Holidays Long Term Disability 401K/403b Plan Childcare Discount
This is a Full-Time position
Number of Openings for this position: 1
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
