Relief Youth Advisor

Valley Youth House; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 26,863 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Referral program

Job summary

Valley Youth House in Warminster Township, PA, is seeking a Relief Youth Advisor to supervise and engage youth on Friday and Saturday shifts (8am–4pm and 3pm–11pm), on-site, and support their life skills through trauma-informed, culturally aware approaches. Ideal candidates are 21+, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and strong organizational skills.

We provide PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, and tuition

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Ability to adapt to independent living program goals and philosophy.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to navigate stairs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality supervision to assigned clients during shifts including evenings, overnights, and weekends.
• Engage clients using positive youth development, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate frameworks.
• Oversee site maintenance and ensure regulatory compliance and timely paperwork.
• Address and report crises or incidents according to protocols with safety planning.
• Attend trainings and complete required hours annually.

Skills

Organizational skills

Adolescent development knowledge

Creative thinker

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Google Suite

Job description

Position: Relief Youth Advisor - ($19.50hr to $22hr)

Shifts: Friday & Saturday 8am to 4pm & 3pm to 11pm

The Organization

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a Trauma Informed / Healing centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. We want our clients and staff to feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and be empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Should You Apply?

• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.

Essential Functions for the Relief Youth Advisor

• To provide quality supervision to assigned clients during assigned shifts, evenings, overnights, and weekends. This includes being on-site, engaging clients, planning activities and supporting client life skills.
• Successfully engage clients in implementing their individual plan and using positive youth development, trauma informed and culturally appropriate frameworks.
• Oversee site maintenance/cleanliness in compliance with program, county, state and federal regulations and private grant requirements, as applicable, responsible for timely submission of follow-up paperwork.
• Address and report any crisis or critical incident as defined by agency and/or county, state, or federal regulations according to the agency's formalized practice and protocols, including completing preliminary safety plans.
• Attend both external and internal agency trainings and workshops; complete and pass all required training hours and annual training as set forth in the funder and licensing regulations.

Minimum Qualifications for the Relief Youth Advisor

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED required
• An individual 21 years of age or older, with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of the independent living program.
• Must receive a passing score on annual motor vehicle clearance to be eligible to operate agency vehicles.
• Possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
• Display organizational skills and highly adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.
• Successful team members are creative thinkers, are flexible in their approaches to people and projects, and are capable of working with diverse groups of the population.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license including vehicle insurance and inspection on any vehicle used for daily work and transportation of clients.
• Ability to navigate stairs is highly preferred (as some locations are not always handicap accessible).
• Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software); familiarity with the Google Suite is desired.
• Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.

Physical Requirements for the Relief Youth Advisor

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Occasionally
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally

If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement