Youth Worker

Project Hospitality • New York, NY

9d • $33,670 - $33,670

About The Position

The Youth Worker will be responsible for ensuring client safety, providing direct care services and maintaining building safety during the Evening shift (4pm-12am) at our 24-hour Youth Services Transitional Residence Program which caters to youth aged 15 to 24.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred
• Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor Exam (F07) certification is required within 3 months of hire
• Experience working with homeless youth, MICA, and/or substance abuse populations needed
• Annual proof of physical required
• Ability to establish workload priorities and balance diverse projects needed
• Must have exceptional communication skills both orally and in writing regarding complex and sensitive issues or regulations

Responsibilities

• Engage and counsel clients staying in the Transitional Residence Program.
• Make security rounds of building and document all findings.
• Provide client intervention and stabilization services.
• Determine any immediate need and link clients to appropriate services.
• Meal preparation/oversee kitchen use and supervise snack and meal periods and supervise client clean up.
• Assist clients in developing independent living skills through one-on-one and weekly independent living group sessions.
• Make regular entries in staff communication log according to policy/procedure.
• Ensure proper charting of all client information on a timely basis.
• Participate in weekly supervision and all team meetings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• NYS Paid Family Leave, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403 (B) Pension Annuity
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pre-Tax TransitChek Commuter Benefit Program
• Paid leave includes 3 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 11 holidays, all in accordance with the Agency’s policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees