Youth Care & Home Living Technician

Santo Domingo Pueblo; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Santo Domingo Pueblo is seeking a compassionate Home Living Technician to join our team. You will support youth in a structured, home-like setting, creating a safe nurturing environment that promotes personal growth and the reinforcement of cultural values.

The role is full-time with flexibility for evenings and weekends. Strong communication, problem-solving, trauma-informed approaches, and the ability to pass background checks and a pre-employment drug screen are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years' experience working with youth.
• CPSW/CFPSW credentials or must be completed within 1 year upon hire.
• CPR/First Aid/AED.
• Food Handler's certification or must be certified within the first 90 days of employment.
• Knowledgeable in trauma informed approaches and crises intervention.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of child abuse/neglect, sexual abuse, foster care issues and protocol/procedures.
• Previous experience with Native American youth preferred; must be sensitive to tribal customs and traditions and work with a diverse clientele.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills that will enable you to work with high-risk youth and families and to focus the efforts on client's well-being and to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo goals and objectives.
• Self-Starter, able to make decisions independently.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing environment for youth.
• Support youth in the structured, home-like setting.
• Promote personal growth and life skills development.
• Reinforce cultural values of Santo Domingo Pueblo.
• Maintain structure while building trust.
• Adapt to varied shifts including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Listening

Oral and written communication

Trauma-informed approach

Crisis intervention

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPSW/CFPSW credentials

Job description

Santo Domingo Pueblo is seeking a compassionate Home Living Technician to join our team. You will support youth in a structured, home-like setting, creating a safe nurturing environment that promotes personal growth and the reinforcement of cultural values.

The role is full-time with flexibility for evenings and weekends. Strong communication, problem-solving, trauma-informed approaches, and the ability to pass background checks and a pre-employment drug screen are essential.