Runaway Homeless Youth Specialist

SUPERVISED BY: Program Supervisor

Shifts:

12am-8am (Weekdays & Weekends)

8am-4pm (Weekday & Weekends)

4pm-12am (Weekdays & Weekends)

OVERVIEW: The RHY Specialist is a positive adult role model with reflective listening skills, empathetic to the needs of others, youth and can manage up to 16 residents in a Runaway Homeless Youth Shelter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Maintain 100% supervision of residents within the daily routine, during recreational activities at the shelter and within the community.
• One-on-one coaching, preparing meals with residents, facilitating recreational and educational outings, and general upkeep of the house itself
• Crisis prevention, resolution and intervention implementation
• Complete intake and assessment(s)
• Documentation of critical information in staff log, case notes and resident files
• Administer and record youth’s medication as prescribed
• Transport youth to recreational activities and other outings via agency vehicle when assigned
• Attend training and supervision sessions quarterly as required by state regulations, totaling 30 hours per year
• Assist with maintenance of shelter facility and grounds
• Maintain a caring and cooperative environment
• Maintain client confidentiality consistent with agency policy
• Attend all required program and agency meetings
• Physical Requirements : daily activities may include bending, lifting as much as 25 lbs, walking up to a mile at one time, and driving a car for several hours at a time
• Possess ability to climb stairs, to pursue children and to participate in, and supervise children’s recreational activities
• May include contact with residents with mental health issues who demonstrate behaviors such as cursing, shouting, running away, self-harm and aggression. Staff is expected to abide by the safety plans for children with risk factors
• Other duties as assigned by Program Supervisor, or requested by Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma with a minimum of one year of direct care human services experience working with youth in a community-based setting, in-home, residential treatment facility or MH in-patient based setting is required.

*Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

*Must pass a criminal, child abuse, and FBI background check.'
'

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Hours per week:

• 20-29
• 30-39

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekends only

Work Location: Multiple locations