Shelter Youth Care Worker (Evening)
About The Position
The Shelter Youth Care Worker assists with the overall operation of the shelter and provides direct care, behavior management, and supervision for residents ages 5–17. The role supports residents’ health, safety, and wellbeing through monitoring hygiene, health, medication, and emotional and behavioral status; preparing meals; supporting intakes and discharges; maintaining the facility; and planning and facilitating daily activities. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Salary is DOE. The worker provides daily support, staff supervision, and program coordination to help the Emergency Shelter operate effectively and efficiently. The role reports directly to the Shelter Coordinator and the Residential & Clinical Director and works with other Youth Care Workers to enforce program policies, screen crisis referrals, and support residents and their families. Duties also include case-management support, transportation, supervised parental visits, telephone coverage, and participation in weekly case-management meetings. Ain Dah Yung Center describes its workplace as committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, employee dignity and wellbeing, and a safe, professional environment free from discrimination and harassment.
Requirements
- An associate degree in human services, child development, elementary or secondary education, or a related field is preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience working with youth exhibiting varying degrees of difficult behavior in a residential, therapeutic, group, or classroom setting is preferred.
- Knowledge of Native American Indian culture, values, and family systems.
- Ability to work constructively with children and youth who exhibit varying degrees of difficult behavior.
- Ability to demonstrate and promote a chemically healthy lifestyle.
- Knowledge of traditional Indian child-rearing methods, culture, values, and family systems.
- Sensitivity to the special needs and issues of American Indian children in out-of-home placement.
- Ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk up three flights of stairs repeatedly.
- Ability to bend, squat, twist, and reach constantly for cleaning duties, and occasionally shovel snow.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must pass a Minnesota DHS background study.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in human services, child development, elementary or secondary education, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience working with youth exhibiting difficult behavior.
Responsibilities
- Support shelter operations, provide staff supervision, and coordinate program activities.
- Provide direct care, behavior management, and supervision to shelter residents, monitoring hygiene, health, medication administration, and behavioral and emotional status.
- Provide conflict resolution or counseling between residents when needed.
- Prepare healthy meals and snacks according to the shelter menu.
- Maintain a sanitary environment, perform light maintenance, delegate chores, and ensure the kitchen is clean and dishes are done by the end of the shift.
- Facilitate recreational, cultural, and educational activities and groups, including house meetings and support groups, according to the schedule.
- Provide case-management support, including transportation, documentation, client intakes and discharges, room cleaning, obtaining resident evaluations, and labeling and storing belongings.
- Supervise parental visits.
- Provide emotional support to residents and their families.
- Work with other Youth Care Workers to enforce policies and procedures, screen crisis referrals, and communicate about residents’ progress and status around weekend duty.
- Provide transportation to shelter residents.
- Cover telephones, screen referrals, and provide information to residents and the community.
- Attend weekly case-management meetings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k)
- 14 paid holidays and generous paid time off
- Supplemental benefits through AFLAC
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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