Full or Part Time - Youth Engagement Specialist - Weekends

Abbott House Youth Services; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete benefits package

Job summary

Abbott House Youth Services in Mitchell, SD is seeking a Youth Engagement Specialist to nurture, lead group discussions, and manage young people to ensure their safety and guide daily interactions with peers and staff. The role is full-time and involves implementing trauma-informed care to help youths learn social skills, preparing timely documentation, and collaborating with staff to respond to crises.

Experience is preferred but training is provided, with a complete benefits package included

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred but willing to train individuals interested in working with youth.
• Ability to work with, care for and win the respect of young people.
• Sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences in the client population.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every youngster.
• Provide opportunities for the youth to learn and improve social skills using the trauma informed care model in a therapeutic environment.
• Prepare timely and accurate documentation, reports, log narratives and other assigned writing.
• Work cooperatively with other staff and attend all assigned meetings to enhance working skills and knowledge.
• Intervention in crisis situations by responding appropriately.

Skills

Youth engagement

Group facilitation

Trauma-informed care

Job description

The Youth Engagement Specialists spend their day nurturing, leading group discussions and managing young people to ensure their safety and guide them in daily interactions with other students and staff members.

Wage Range

Starts at $18-21/hour based on experience.

Benefits

• A complete benefit package is included for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred but willing to train individuals interested in working with youth.
• Ability to work with, care for and win the respect of young people.
• Effectively interact with sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences in the client population.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every youngster.
• Provide opportunities for the youth to learn and improve social skills using the trauma informed care model in a therapeutic environment.
• Prepare timely and accurate documentation, reports, log narratives and other assigned writing.
• Work cooperatively with other staff and attend all assigned meetings to enhance working skills and knowledge.
• Intervention in crisis situations by responding appropriately.