Job Details

Cincinnati, OH

Full Time

High School Diploma/Equivalent

$16.92 Hourly

Day

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Homeless Shelter Young Adult Care Specialist

Starting Hourly Rate: $16.92

Can you offer guidance to young adults experiencing homelessness?

Then we need YOU!!

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services is looking for a dedicated Part Time and PRN Young Adult Care Speicalist for our homeless shelter. The Sheakley Center is a homeless shelter for 18 to 24 year old designed to end homeless episodes as quickly as possible. Our end goal is to guide young people off the streets and into secure housing.

Full Time Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm

Essential Functions:

Must be a role model providing direct care, supervision, crisis interventions and documentation of daily activities.
Prepare meals, facilitating group sessions, and outings, providing security, observation, housekeeping, preparing medication completing intakes, shift paperwork and other duties as assigned.
Provide direct supervision of youth and facility throughout the work shift.
Supervise activities, chores, hygiene, and bedtimes times by following program schedule.
Assist team by completing paperwork related to program outcomes. Document any significant events that occur during the shift in a daily log, service ticket and/or progress note.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required.
At least 25 years old due to driving requirement for the position.
At least 6 months of experience working with youth required. Experience working with youth in a residential setting preferred.
Valid driver's license and good driving record with ability to operate a 15-passenger van to transport youth as needed.
Good written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual and/or Sign Language proficiency a plus.

Why Work with Lighthouse Youth & Family Services?:

2023 Best Workplace and Culture
Rewarding career - make a difference in the lives of youth!
Work for a diverse, seasoned and well respected agency with engaged leadership team
Competitive salary
Approved Agency for Department of Education’s Loan Forgiveness Program
Engaging Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Engaging Wellness Program
Referral Bonus Program
Licensure renewal reimbursement; paid training and professional development opportunities
Ability to obtain internal supervision towards increased licensure
Paid assistance with obtaining Trauma-Informed Care certification
Casual dress

Join a winning organization with a great culture and work environment, and have a rewarding career that impacts the lives of youth and families! Find all open positions at lys.org/careers.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required.
At least 25 years old due to driving requirement for the position.
At least 6 months of experience working with youth required. Experience working with youth in a residential setting preferred.
Valid driver's license and good driving record with ability to operate a 15-passenger van to transport youth as needed.
Good written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual and/or Sign Language proficiency a plus.

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