Youth Worker - Shelter
YMCA of Greater Louisville•Louisville, KY
•$15 - $16•Onsite
About The Position
The Youth Worker conducts daily programming for youth in the emergency shelter program for at-risk youth. The role provides direct care to approximately 500 youth per year, with up to 20 youth in the shelter at one time. Youth may be placed in emergency shelter care by themselves, their parents or guardians, or child welfare agencies. The Youth Worker reports directly to the Senior Youth Worker and works cooperatively with the staff leadership team to provide daily shelter programming that complies with state licensing regulations and federal grant requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Ability to pass a criminal records check.
- Ability to drive youth on outings.
- Clean driving record.
Responsibilities
- Create and support a trauma-informed environment that responds to individual needs.
- Oversee and ensure the daily cleanliness of the shelter.
- Supervise youth life-skills activities and other activities.
- Distribute medication to youth participating in the Shelter program.
- Implement direct-service policies and procedures for Residential Services.
- Complete intakes and discharges when Case Management staff are absent.
- Perform other duties needed to provide quality care and supervision of youth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
