Emergency Bed Coordinator (54534)

Des Moines, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 20 - 31

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Step in make an impact and help youth turn challenges into opportunities.

Come join YSS as an Emergency Bed Program Coordinator in our Youth Opportunity Center. As an E-bed Coordinator youll provide hands-on one-on-one support to young adults (ages 1824) experiencing homelessness as well as unaccompanied minors in our care. Youll guide participants through goal setting skill development and crisis situations while promoting self-efficacy and independence.

In this role youll assess strengths and needs connect participants to community resources and coordinate referrals to ensure each young person has the support they need. Youll also deliver Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) focusing on participant-centered care skill building and mental health advocacy. Acting as a bridge between therapy services and participants youll foster engagement support positive linkages with family schools and community and empower youth to overcome challenges.

You may also provide youth advocacy duties offering direct supervision and support as needed while actively promoting the safety well-being and growth of each participant.

What Youll Do...

Provide trauma-informed client-centered case management and skill-building for youth
Meet individually with participants track progress and support goal setting and housing plans
Serve as a positive consistent role model and implement Positive Youth Development strategies
Conduct risk assessments safety planning and crisis intervention as needed
Assist with transportation job searching and program-related activities
Support discharge planning and connect youth to safe housing and resources
Maintain accurate records case notes and service logs in
Service Point Coordinate referrals and communicate with other service providers
Supervise Youth Advocates and schedule Emergency Bed coverage
Attend staff meetings and participate in clinical supervision
Report facility issues and ensure smooth day-to-day operations
Take initiative manage time effectively and meet program and administrative deadlines

This is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.

What We Provide...

We believe in your potential we meet you where you are and we invest in your future. Beyond the meaningful work YSS provides the following benefits:

Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture.
Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment.
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits.
- Health insurance
- Voluntary dental insurance
- Voluntary vision insurance
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Supplemental accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Flexible spending account/health savings account
- Supplemental compensation award
Generous Paid Time off and Leave
- Four weeks of paid time off (PTO)
- Volunteer time off
- Paid holiday leave
- Birthday holiday
Wellness Program Opportunities
- Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees
- Flu shots
- Mental health support
YSS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.
403(b) retirement offerings

If this sounds like work youd be proud to doand a team youd want to grow withwed love to hear from you. Lets do meaningful work together.

Qualifications

We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment Collaboration Compassion Innovation Integrity and a Can Do Spirit.

MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications

A Bachelors degree in a social sciences field
At least one year of full time experience
- Documented 20 hours of training in child mental healthcan be substituted for experience
Experience with supervision and/or leadership

SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications

Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication
Collaborative team player who builds positive relationships
Highly organized with keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience supporting youth facing homelessness or housing instability
Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care Harm Reduction Positive Youth Development and counseling techniques
Skilled in crisis intervention and problem-solving

The IDEAL candidate:

Be rooted in purpose and driven by equity inclusion and positive social impact.
Bring humility respect and cultural awareness to every interaction.
Speaks a languagein addition to English (especially one spoken in our communities).

Who You Are...

Youre a compassionate organized and proactive professional who thrives supporting youth through challenges. You build trust quickly provide trauma-informed guidance and empower participants to reach their goals while keeping programs running smoothly behind the scenes.

We Celebrate Your Story...

Have you navigated recovery from addiction mental health challenges trauma or housing instabilityYour lived experience offers a unique compassionate perspective that can inspire real change. By sharing your story and serving as a role model or mentor you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families.Your journey matters. If youre ready to use it to uplift and empower others we warmly encourage you to apply.

Who We Are...

Were YSS - one of Iowas oldest & largest nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission To spark hope create opportunities and help young people thrive. With life-changing programs an enthusiastic leadership team and our brand-new 50-acre recovery campus were growing fast and thinking big. Check us out at !

At YSS we celebrate the unique backgrounds identities and experiences that each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer were dedicated to creating a respectful inclusive and empowering environment where everyone can grow and succeed. And were always working to do better together.

YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.

Heads Up! Dont Miss Our Messages! - We communicate with applicants via email - straight from our Paycom system. So be sure to keep an eye on your inbox (and your spam/junk folder too). Got questions Email - were happy to help!

The YSS Hiring Process

Apply - Fill out the online app at - Well check out your skills and experience.
Interview - Phone video or in-person - well chat and get to know you.
References - Send us three people who can sing your praises.
Screening - Background and driving checks (plus license verification if needed).
Offer - If its a match youll get a formal offer through Paycom.

Required Experience:

DescriptionStep in make an impact and help youth turn challenges into opportunities.Come join YSS as an Emergency Bed Program Coordinator in our Youth Opportunity Center. As an E-bed Coordinator youll provide hands-on one-on-one support to young adults (ages 1824) experiencing homelessness as well a...