Youth Care Specialist - Full & Part Time

Crossroads Youth & Family Services Inc • Norman, OK

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About The Position

Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Full Time Youth Care Specialist. This position has multiple shift types available.

Here is your chance to make a difference in a child’s life, to help families, and to build relationships while working in a fun, challenging environment that fosters teamwork, encourages leadership, and inspires professional excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain acceptable liability insurance
• Must be computer literate and have accurate typing skills as well as the ability to operate a variety of office equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal and analytical skills required
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and tuberculosis test
• A Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check is required
• Must be found to be free from any physical, mental or emotional conditions, determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions
• The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities
• Additionally, the position requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human relations or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• initial case management services involving the care of children in the Emergency Youth Shelter
• related work including crisis intervention, information and referral, as well coordination of services between agencies

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans with some employer paid benefits
• Life insurance & long term disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED