Youth Engagement Specialist (FT / PT ) - HIRING BONUS

Mitchell Area Development Corporation; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Full benefits package

Job summary

Abbott House, Inc. in Mitchell, SD is seeking a Youth Engagement Specialist (FT/PT) to nurture and guide youth, lead group discussions, and ensure safety. The role features a four-day work week with varying hours and includes a hiring bonus for eligible applicants.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed care within a therapeutic environment, with duties spanning documentation, collaboration with staff, and crisis interventions as needed. Full-time staff receive a complete benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Youth engagement

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

Youth Engagement Specialist (FT / PT ) - HIRING BONUS

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Introduction
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

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

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

Additional Postings available from Abbott House, Inc.