Youth Care Specialist

Child Saving Institute • Omaha, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Care Specialist works in the Shelter at Child Saving Institute’s Mary Holland Campus in Omaha, providing a safe, therapeutic, and learning environment for children and youth ages 12–19. The role provides direct supervision within the program structure and helps ensure youth’s needs are met as they navigate challenges associated with being at risk. The listed shift is 2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.; starting pay is $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Stamina and temperament to work with youth experiencing crisis or emotional behavior disorders.
• Motor vehicle record with 3 points or fewer.
• Proof of active auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in human services with at-risk children and residential work strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visual supervision of children and youth and know their whereabouts by following the program schedule, engaging positively, and participating in activities.
• Maintain the program structure and therapeutic environment, help youth meet outside expectations, and provide learning opportunities and experiences.
• Adhere to contractual requirements.
• Manage medication according to program procedures.
• Develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships by treating youth with respect, providing positive feedback, and displaying empathy.
• Identify everyday opportunities to teach life skills.
• Communicate written information throughout the shift, including client files, medication logs, pass reports, and caseworker calls, to maintain accurate placement records.
• Maintain agency records, including incident and restraint reports.
• Promote a professional, positive work environment by arriving on time for shifts, trainings, and meetings, following agency protocols, and adapting to client and program needs.
• Handle crises using CPI and other techniques while maintaining positive therapeutic relationships.
• Implement agency policies and procedures and licensing and accreditation standards, and maintain a clean, aesthetic environment.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.
• Complete training required by program and agency staff development plans, including identifying appropriate training and scheduling and attending it.
• Complete 24-hour checklist, defensive driver, car seat and transportation training, and orientation before working independently with youth.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation and sick leave accruals starting on day one.
• 401(k) matching up to 5%, fully vested immediately.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Referral bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted on-site childcare tuition.
• Birthing leave of up to 6 weeks at full pay and non-birthing leave of up to 2 weeks at full pay.
• Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking culture and positively influence young lives.

What This Job Offers

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