Part-Time Youth Care Specialist - Weekend Swing Shift (3PM-11PM) (46124)

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Part-time • Entry Level
Bentonville, AR
101-250 employees
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Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter seeks an individual to serve as Youth Care Specialist to play a key role in the day-to-day direct care and supervision of residents while embracing and upholding our mission and values. This position will work Saturdays and Sundays from 3pm-11pm

  • Actively supervises and interacts with residents at all times while documenting and communicating with Case Managers and Team Leaders concerns and feedback in regards to each resident
  • Actively participates in promoting health development, behavior management, learning and overall individual success with each resident
  • Actively engages with residents in their daily activities, developing positive relationships that supports residents in meeting their goals
  • Works in collaboration with Case Managers, Counseling Staff and Education to meet the overall needs of each resident
  • Transports residents to/from community activities and medical appointments, as assigned
  • Attends and participates in required trainings aimed at understanding and applying child and adolescent development principles
  • Models and promotes positive relationship-building and interactions between residents and staff
  • Adheres to all shelter policies and procedures as set forth by federal and state guidelines as well as by the direction of our Board of Directors and Executive Director
  • Demonstrates and promotes diversity and cultural competency with residents and staff
  • Sets, maintains and communicates appropriate personal and professional boundaries with peers, support staff, volunteers, supervisors and other professionals.
  • Attends all meetings, trainings and other events as required
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Twenty-one years of age or older
  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Physical stamina and agility required to care for active children and youth
  • Physical ability to use authorized techniques for management of aggressive behaviors
  • Must pass all criminal history, child maltreatment and background checks
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screening
  • Valid driver’s license, proof of personal automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record required to drive shelter vehicle and/or for shelter business
  • Experience working with children in crisis
  • Experience exercising Trust Based Relational Intervention and Conscious Discipline
  • Relevant college courses or college degree (e.g., Education, Social Work, Human Services, etc)
  • Basic knowledge with Microsoft Office and other database programs
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to: computers, telephone systems, calculators, and copiers
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Flexibility, reliability, and self-motivation
  • Ability demonstrate professionalism, interpersonal skills and strong communication
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