Youth Care Specialist

Child Saving Institute•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Youth Care Specialist in the Shelter at the Mary Holland Campus, you will provide a safe, therapeutic, and learning environment for children and youth ages 12–19. You will directly supervise youth within the required program structure and help ensure their needs are met as they navigate challenges faced by at-risk youth. The role includes maintaining the program schedule and therapeutic environment, building respectful and empathetic relationships with youth, supporting life-skills learning, managing medication according to program procedures, documenting placement information and incidents, and responding to crises using CPI and other techniques. The specialist also follows agency policies, licensing and accreditation standards, and contractual requirements, and contributes to a clean, positive, and professional environment. The position is at the Mary Holland Campus in Omaha, Nebraska, and is listed as Sub Status / PTE with all shifts. Starting pay is $20.00; the salary range is otherwise undisclosed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age.
Stamina and temperament to work with youth experiencing crises or emotional behavior disorders.
Motor vehicle record with 3 points or fewer.
Proof of active auto insurance.
Complete required training and orientation before working independently with youth.

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 at all times by implementing the program schedule, interacting 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.
Provide medication management according to program procedures.
Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships by treating youth with respect, offering positive feedback, and displaying empathy.
Use everyday activities as opportunities to teach life skills.
Communicate written information—including client files, medication logs, pass reports, and caseworker calls—throughout the shift 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 remaining flexible to meet 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 and 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 training, defensive driver training, car seat and transportation training, and orientation before working independently with youth.