Youth Advisor - Overnight (262)

Valley Youth House; Bethlehem, Northern (Northampton County, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 3%

Disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valley Youth House is seeking a FT Youth Advisor – Overnight to provide quality supervision for assigned youth during evening, overnight and weekend hours in Bethlehem-based programs. You will engage youth, support life skills, and help implement individual plans using trauma-informed, youth-centered approaches.

Ideal candidates have at least a high school diploma, strong organizational and communication skills, and comfort with visiting multiple sites on overnight shifts; driving may be

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include monitoring and supervising youth, especially during evenings and overnights.
• Ability to implement positive youth development and trauma-informed approaches.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks across sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality supervision to assigned youth during evenings, overnights, and weekends.
• Engage youth and support life skills according to each individual plan.
• Maintain site cleanliness and safety in compliance with regulations and grant requirements.
• Address crises per agency protocols and document necessary follow-up.
• Attend trainings to meet funder and licensing requirements.
• Ensure youth safety and consistent observation during overnight hours.

Skills

Youth supervision

Trauma-informed approach

Cultural awareness

Active listening

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Google Suite

Job description

Position:

FT- Youth Advisor - Overnight ($20hr to $22hr)

Shifts: Thursday - Sunday (10pm to 8am) & (11pm to 9am)

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 Youth Advisor Overnight:

• 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.
• Ensure safety of youth, staff and facility by completing youth observations every 15 minutes during overnight hours and being present on assigned floor 90% of the time while youth are asleep, 100% of the time while youth are awake

Minimum Qualifications of the Youth Advisor Overnight:

• 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 be 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.
• Minimum of high school diploma or GED required, combined with one-year of experience working with adolescents are preferred, lived experience will be considered.

Physical Requirements:

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

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k Benefits and employer match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition assistance, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.**