Youth Care Specialist - Full & Part Time
About The Position
Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Full Time Youth Care Specialist. This position is part time. Job duties include initial case management services involving the care of children in the Emergency Youth Shelter. Performs related work including crisis intervention, information and referral, as well coordination of services between agencies. 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.
- An 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.
- Crisis intervention.
- Information and referral.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
