Youth Engagement Specialist - Evening

Abbott House of SD; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 24,108 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete benefit package

Job summary

A youth service organization in South Dakota is seeking a Youth Engagement Specialist to care for and guide young people. The role involves ensuring safety, facilitating social skills development, and preparing documentation. Ideal candidates should have experience with youth and be sensitive to cultural differences. This position offers a four-day work week and a complete benefits package. Pay starts at $17.50 to $19.00 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but willing to train individuals interested in working with youth.
• Ability to care for and earn respect from young people.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences in client population.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every youngster.
• Provide learning opportunities for social skill improvement.
• Prepare timely and accurate documentation and reports.
• Work cooperatively with other staff and attend meetings.
• Intervene in crisis situations appropriately.

Skills

Ability to work with youth

Cultural sensitivity

Crisis intervention skills

Job description

The Youth Engagement Specialists spend their day nurturing, leading group discussions and managing young people to ensure their safety and guide them in daily interactions with other students and staff members. Youth Engagement Specialists (YES) have a four-day work week with varying hours.

Wage Range

Starts at $17.50-$19.00/hour based on experience. A complete benefit package is included for full-time employees.

Qualifications

1. Experience is preferred but willing to train individuals interested in working with youth.
2. Ability to work with, care for and win the respect of young people.
3. Effectively interact with sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences in the client population.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every youngster.
2. Provide opportunities for the youth to learn and improve social skills using the trauma informed care model in a therapeutic environment.
3. Prepare timely and accurate documentation, reports, log narratives and other assigned writing.
4. Work cooperatively with other staff and attend all assigned meetings to enhance working skills and knowledge.
5. Intervention in crisis situations by responding appropriately