Youth Specialist II

2 months ago


Lincoln, United States CEDARS Full time

Overview

Reports To: Assistant Program Director

Classification: Non-Exempt

Rate of Pay: $16.75/hour base with additional $1.50/hour pay differential for overnight and holiday hours. *Overnight/awake hours consists of all hours worked between 9:00pm-6:30am*

Schedule: Saturday-Monday 9:00pm-6:30am

About CEDARS

At CEDARS, our mission is to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years, thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraska's most trusted human service organizations, we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time, we're giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.

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Job Summary

Pioneers Center serves as the only short-term emergency shelter for kids (ages 12-18) who do not have immediate access to another safe living arrangement in southeast Nebraska. Kids may be referred to the Pioneers Center because of a history of abuse, neglect or domestic violence; alternative to juvenile detention; interruption of a foster care placement; homelessness; hospitalization of a parent/guardian; or for short-term stabilization. A variety of levels of care are offered at the Pioneers Center. Crisis stabilization is a more intensive level of care that involves the support of a CEDARS therapist. To prevent youth from being placed outside the home, CEDARS also offers Basic Center services to families who are not involved in Child Welfare or the Juvenile Justice System.

Responsibilities

* Maintain safety and supervision of youth
* Provide transportation to and from school, appointments, activities, or visits
* Complete daily documentation of youth in care
* Engage youth in life skills, educational activities, and outings
* Build relationships with youth and provide support
* Provide leadership during crisis intervention and structure for youth

Job Skills / Requirements

* Must be 21 years of age of older
* High School Diploma or GED required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred
* At least 1 year of experience working with youth and families is preferred
* Must have a passion for helping youth in crisis
* Valid driver's license and a good driving record

Education Requirements (Any)

High School Diploma or GED Required

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Additional Information / Benefits

As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

* medical, dental, and vision coverages
* flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts
* personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
* retirement plan with 5% company match
* life & long-term disability insurance
* employee assistance program
* wellness and engagement program
* early childhood childcare discount
* opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired
* shift differentials for certain shifts worked and holidays
* mileage reimbursement
* extensive training and professional development opportunities

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Childcare Discount

This job reports to the Assistant Program Director

This is a Part-Time position

Number of Openings for this position: 1


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