Youth Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Part-Time Youth Specialist to join our team at Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska. As a key member of our youth services team, you will play a vital role in providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for our youth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement daily activities of the assigned youth services program, adhering to program policies and procedures.
• Provide positive role modeling, behavioral management, and close supervision of youth in a 24/7 facility.
• Supervise youth staying in a residential facility, providing skill building, recreational activities, and educational development.
• Interact with youth in an effective and healthy manner, implementing daily program activities in the residential programs.
• Facilitate youths' completion of all daily activities in accordance with program rules and facility guidelines.

Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must have attained age 21.
• Valid driver's license, insured vehicle, and good driving record.
• Pass criminal history background check, child abuse/adult abuse, and sexual abuse register background checks.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate child/youth development.

Working Conditions:

• On-site work with youth.
• Training, meetings, community interactions.
• Requires a high energy level and the ability to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move about quickly if necessary.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska is a non-profit community-based health and human services organization serving low-income, disadvantaged, and those unable to meet their needs through other sources. We are committed to providing quality services and promoting learning opportunities to improve the health and well-being of Western Nebraska communities.