Thrive Youth Specialist Overnight

Valley Youth House; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Paid time off (PTO)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Short- and Long-Term Disability

Pre-tax FSA accounts

Wellness programs

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valley Youth House in Bethlehem, PA seeks an Overnight Youth Specialist to supervise youth during overnight shifts, employing trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches. You will engage youth, support life skills, and ensure safety on-site while coordinating with a team.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor's in Human Services preferred, and at least one year of adolescent experience. This is a full-time, on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's in Human Services preferred.
• 1 year of experience with adolescents preferred; lived experience considered.
• Ability to navigate stairs and obtain DMV clearance for vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality supervision to assigned clients during evenings, overnights, and weekends on-site.
• Engage clients using positive youth development and trauma-informed frameworks.
• Maintain site cleanliness and safety in compliance with regulations and funder requirements.
• Report crises and complete safety plans as required by policy.
• Attend training and complete required hours annually.

Skills

Good communication

Adolescent development understanding

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services preferred

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Google Suite

Job description

Overnight Youth Specialist FT - Sat.-Weds. (12am to 8:00am) - ($19hr - $22hr)

Position:FT- Overnight Youth Specialist ($19hr to $22hr)

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 of the Overnight Youth Specialist:

• 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 plans 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 training and workshops; complete and pass all required training hours and annual training as set forth in the funder and licensing regulations.
• Ensure safety of youth, staff, and facility by completing youth observations every 15 minutes during overnight hours and being present on the assigned floor 90% of the time while youth are asleep, and 100% of the time while youth are awake.

Minimal Qualifications for the Overnight Youth Specialist:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Human Services preferred, combined with one-year of experience working with adolescents is preferred, lived experience will be considered.
• 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.
• Candidates with lived experience.
• 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.
• Must receive a passing score on annual motor vehicle clearance to be eligible to operate agency vehicles. ? 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 of the Overnight Youth Specialist:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally
• Moving from one worksite to another X Occasionally
• Ability to navigate stairs.X Constantly

**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, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.