Part-Time Youth Care Specialist - Weekend Swing Shift

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDRENS SHELTER INC; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter is seeking a Youth Care Specialist to provide day-to-day direct care and supervision of residents in Bentonville, AR, while upholding our mission and values. You will document concerns, support residents’ health, behavior, learning, and personal goals in collaboration with Case Managers and Team Leaders.

This weekend position runs Saturdays and Sundays from 3pm to 11pm.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pass criminal background checks and drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise residents at all times and document concerns for Case Managers.
• Promote health, development, behavior management, and individual success.
• Engage residents in daily activities and build positive relationships.
• Collaborate with Case Managers, Counseling Staff, and Education teams.
• Transport residents to community activities and medical appointments.
• Attend required trainings on child and adolescent development.
• Adhere to shelter policies and promote diversity and cultural competency.
• Maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
• Attend meetings and other events as required.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

THE POSITION:Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter seeks an individual to serve as Youth Care Specialist to play a key role in the day-to-day direct care and supervision of residents while embracing and upholding our mission and values.This position will work Saturdays and Sundays from 3pm-11pmKey responsibilities include but are not limited to:Actively supervises and interacts with residents at all times while documenting and communicating with Case Managers and Team Leaders concerns and feedback in regards to each residentActively participates in promoting health development, behavior management, learning and overall individual success with each residentActively engages with residents in their daily activities, developing positive relationships that supports residents in meeting their goalsWorks in collaboration with Case Managers, Counseling Staff and Education to meet the overall needs of each residentTransports residents to/from community activities and medical appointments, as assignedAttends and participates in required trainings aimed at understanding and applying child and adolescent development principlesModels and promotes positive relationship-building and interactions between residents and staffAdheres to all shelter policies and procedures as set forth by federal and state guidelines as well as by the direction of our Board of Directors and Executive DirectorDemonstrates and promotes diversity and cultural competency with residents and staffSets, maintains and communicates appropriate personal and professional boundaries with peers, support staff, volunteers, supervisors and other professionals.Attends all meetings, trainings and other events as requiredOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsTwenty-one years of age or olderHigh School diploma or equivalent requiredPhysical stamina and agility required to care for active children and youthPhysical ability to use authorized techniques for management of aggressive behaviorsMust pass all criminal history, child maltreatment and background checksMust pass pre-employment drug screeningValid driver’s license, proof of personal automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record required to drive shelter vehicle and/or for shelter businessPreferred Qualifications:Experience working with children in crisisExperience exercising Trust Based Relational Intervention and Conscious DisciplineRelevant college courses or college degree (e.g., Education, Social Work, Human Services, etc)Essential Knowledge, Skills, and AttributesBasic knowledge with Microsoft Office and other database programsAbility to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to: computers, telephone systems, calculators, and copiersEffective problem-solving and decision-making skillsFlexibility, reliability, and self-motivationAbility demonstrate professionalism, interpersonal skills and strong communicationWORKING CONDITIONSPotential for unpredictable resident behaviorTasks may involve walking, standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching and lifting for long periods of time, both indoors and outdoorsAbility to lift at least 50 poundsCleaning as directedPhysical exposure to communicable disease/contagionsThis position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.