Youth Development Leader
About The Position
Zach Gordon Youth Services is hiring a Youth Development Leader at the Shéiyi X_aat Hít Youth Shelter. This is a short-term temporary position supporting the day-to-day supervision and care of youth in the shelter. The role works the overnight shift, from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., five days per week, for up to 20 weeks. The position is based at the shelter in Mendenhall Valley. The Youth Development Leader helps youth begin their day, including waking them and preparing breakfast. The role also involves cooking meals, light housekeeping, helping new arrivals complete paperwork and settle in, and providing supportive counseling. Leaders may transport youth to appointments or school, help them develop life skills and consider options when making difficult decisions, and communicate observations about youth progress or challenges to the team. The position also includes data entry and filing, and supports the work of the other daily shifts. The position pays an additional $2.00 per hour for all hours worked between midnight and 8:00 a.m. Applicants must be at least 21 at appointment. A valid driver's license is required at appointment and throughout employment, and First Aid and CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of appointment. Appointment is conditional on a National Criminal History report through the FBI.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- A combination of work experience or post-secondary education totaling three months in any field. One course from an accredited college in a human-related field may substitute for experience; a secondary degree in any field may also substitute for experience.
- A valid driver's license at appointment and for continued employment.
- First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of appointment.
- At least 21 years of age at appointment.
- Shelter appointment is conditional on the results of a National Criminal History report through the FBI; applicants must submit fingerprints.
Responsibilities
- Supervise youth in the shelter day to day.
- Wake youth and help them get their day started.
- Cook meals, including breakfast.
- Perform light housekeeping.
- Help incoming youth with paperwork and settling into the shelter.
- Provide supportive counseling.
- Drive youth to appointments and/or school as needed.
- Help youth develop life skills and talk through options when facing difficult decisions.
- Note youth progress and areas of concern and share observations with the team.
- Complete data entry and file paperwork.
- Support the work of the other two shifts.
Benefits
- A $2.00-per-hour shift differential for all hours worked between 12:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
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Education Level
High school or GED
