Date Opened: 6/26/2015
Date Closed: Until Filled
Department: Grays Harbor Youth Shelter
Reports to: Youth Shelter Program Supervisor
Status: On-Call
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $12.48 -13.78 Hr DOE
Program Description:
- The Grays Harbor Youth Center is a resource and service center for the youth of Grays Harbor County. The center provides information and referral services for youth in Grays Harbor County, and a safe place (overnight services) for teens who find themselves without a place to spend the night.
Position Description:
- Youth Workers will work night shifts ranging from 3 – 12 hours, supervising high-school age youth. Youth Workers will provide information and referral to youth in the facility; supervise their activities, including recreational activities, while ensuring their safety and security. Youth Workers may also supervise program volunteers or interns working the same shift.
Essential Functions:
- Provide intake, orientation, information and referral services to clients.
- Maintain appropriate relationships with youth.
- Maintain extensive knowledge of local services available.
- Communicate and enforce program policies and procedures.
- Maintain extensive knowledge of program and agency policies and procedures.
- Provides effective orientation to youth, interns, and volunteers.
- Provides verbal and written reinforcement of policies and procedures as needed.
- Work to foster an attitude of support and safety for residents.
- Respect confidentiality
- Encourage mutual respect
- Listen and respond to concerns
- Monitor facility to ensure safety
- Maintain client files, logs and other records.
- Conforms to policies relating to recordkeeping
- Performs and logs bed checks as required
- Model and teach independent and interactive living skills
- Maintain an appropriate and professional demeanor
- Speaks openly and honestly with youth
- Foster mutual respect and admiration among staff, interns, volunteers and clients
- Responsible for developing and safekeeping a workplace which values and supports a culturally diverse work environment.
- Keep facility clean and in good working condition
- Keep Shelter Program Supervisor informed regarding shelter events.
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 21 years of age (per state licensing requirements)
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated multi-cultural sensitivity, supervisory experience, teambuilding skills, record-keeping and multi-tasking abilities, and ability to be flexible and prioritize needs as they arise.
- One year of experience working with adolescents
- Knowledge and expertise in Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol related issues.
- Able to successfully complete DSHS background check, HIV/AIDS/Blood Bourne Pathogen training, maintain first aid and CPR certification, and complete a tuberculin skin test (per state licensing requirements)
- Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment.
- Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy, with no prior DUI convictions (required to provide current driving abstract)
- Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
- Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience supervising volunteers
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position
