FYI Specialist

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

RETIREMENT OPTIONS

Job summary

City of Indianapolis is seeking an FYI Center Specialist to support direct care and supervision of youths in a non-secure facility. You will conduct daily checks, help with intake processes, and engage youth in activities while teaching independent living skills as appropriate.

Under supervision from the FYI Center Lead Care Coordinator and Probation leadership, you will complete required trainings, ensure confidentiality, and collaborate with local services.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrates cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Knowledge of local community resources and barriers for youth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections of children and living areas.
• Assist with upkeep of facility including light cleaning.
• Complete intake processes and maintain records.
• Coordinate and participate in recreational activities with youth.
• Teach independent living skills where appropriate.
• Work under supervision of Lead Care Coordinator and Chief Deputy Probation Officer.
• Attend weekly supervision and complete required training.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

CANS Certification

Data Entry

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office Software

Job description

Overview

The FYI Center Specialist will service as direct care personnel and assist with supervising the children staying at the center. Responsibilities will include conducting visual inspections of children and their living areas, complete daily activities related to the upkeep of the facility (including light cleaning), complete intake processes, participate in engaging recreational activities with the children, and teach independent living skills when appropriate. The FYI Specialist will be under the supervision of the FYI center Lead Care Coordinator, Director, and Chief Deputy Probation Officer.

Overview

The FYI Center Specialist will service as direct care personnel and assist with supervising the children staying at the center. Responsibilities will include conducting visual inspections of children and their living areas, complete daily activities related to the upkeep of the facility (including light cleaning), complete intake processes, participate in engaging recreational activities with the children, and teach independent living skills when appropriate. The FYI Specialist will be under the supervision of the FYI center Lead Care Coordinator, Director, and Chief Deputy Probation Officer.

Position Responsibilities

• Must complete Motivational Interviewing training (provided by FYI) within 3 months of hire.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures set forth by the Marion Superior Court and the FYI Center.
• Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate.
• Completes incident reports and treatment plans.
• Must become CANS certified within 3 months of employment.
• Be knowledgeable about activities of daily living and how to teach them to others.
• Adheres to confidentiality policies.
• Completes data entry in a timely manner.
• Complete 20 hours of yearly educational training related to working with youth.
• Collaborates with local law enforcement and services providers and maintains professional and appropriate communication.
• Complies with DCS rules and regulations.
• Reviews documents and provides guidance and feedback.
• Conducts meetings with youth and families if required by a case manager.
• Serves in other capacities and assignments as requested, required and/or directed by the Chief Probation Officer, while always adhering to the department’s overall team philosophy and practice.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Participate in weekly supervision with Lead Care Coordinator.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural values and norms.
• Knowledgeable about culturally specific resources available within the local community and state.
• Sensitivity and understanding of barriers experienced by children in accessing resources and/or engaging in services.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, immigrant status, physical and mental abilities, generational differences, gender identity, sexual orientation and treat everyone with respect and dignity.
• Ability to engage with diverse staff and leadership to promote trust, collaboration, and partnerships.
• Ability to remain solution-focused and respectful in all interactions with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment.
• Knowledge of current office technology and systems, with the ability to acquire additional knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, oversee, and complete multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision.
• Attentive to details and deadlines, responsive, follows up and follows through with responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Has strong skills with electronic documentation.

Working Conditions

non-secure youth facility

All rates are bi-weekly.

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Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

• Basic: Employer Paid

Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

Additional

• 25-29 $0.058
• 30-34 $0.083
• 35-39 $0.099
• 40-44 $0.132
• 45-49 $0.223
• 50-54 $0.363
• 55-59 $0.600
• 60-64 $0.795
• 65-69 $1.329
• 70 + $2.054

Important Perf Update

• For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR
• All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.

Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.

• Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.

With the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan, the ASA is split up into two parts:

Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.

Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are

• 20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation
• 40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation
• 60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation
• 80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation
• 100 percent vested after 5 full years of participation
• All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.

Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.

• City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.

The Indiana General Assembly has enacted a provision that allows public employees to make voluntary contributions in addition to the mandatory three percent (3%) contributions. Employees may contribute up to an additional ten- percent (10%) of their compensation per pay period to the annuity savings account. This means that the maximum level of contributions to the annuity savings account under this new provision is thirteen percent (13%) of an employee's compensation per pay period.

Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.

Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:

Indiana Public Retirement System

Public Employees' Retirement Fund

One North Capitol, Suite 001

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

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