Engagement Specialist Kadiri House Boys Group Home - 1.0 Minneapolis, MN Job Details Full-time $22.50 - $25.00 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Teamwork Social work De-escalation techniques Case management Driving Direct support Mental health support Adolescents Human Services Child welfare Behavioral health Full Job Description Youth Engagement Specialist Full-Time | Minneapolis, MN | Hiring Bonus Available 2+ Years of Youth Care Experience Required Join a Team That Changes Lives Looking for more than just another direct-care job? At Kadiri House, our Youth Engagement Specialists help boys ages 8-17 build the skills, confidence, and stability needed to create a better future. We are proud to have been recognized as a Best Workplace for three consecutive years and to maintain an 80%+ successful discharge rate for youth in our program. Our mission is simple... We Encourage. We Inspire. We Empower. If you are an experienced youth-care professional who enjoys mentoring, building relationships, creating meaningful activities, and helping youth overcome challenges, we want you on our team. What You'll Do Provide supervision, mentoring, behavioral support, and therapeutic engagement to youth. Build positive relationships while maintaining clear expectations and professional boundaries. Help youth develop emotional regulation, communication, decision-making, and independent-living skills. Implement treatment-plan and behavioral goals during daily activities and interactions. Use de-escalation and conflict-resolution strategies when youth experience behavioral challenges. Plan and participate in recreational, educational, social, and community activities. Transport youth to school, appointments, activities, visits, and community programs. Communicate with the treatment team regarding resident progress, concerns, and accomplishments. Complete professional daily documentation, incident reports, behavioral documentation, and other required records. Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to improve resident outcomes. Maintain a safe, structured, engaging, and supportive residential environment. What Makes Kadiri House Different Three-Time Best Workplace Join an organization recognized for creating a positive workplace culture. 80%+ Successful Discharge Rate Be part of a program producing measurable outcomes for youth. Career Growth Develop skills in behavioral health, case management, treatment planning, leadership, and residential programming. Meaningful Work This is an opportunity to become a trusted adult, mentor, coach, and positive influence in a young person's life. Your Ideas Matter We want team members who create activities, solve problems, and bring new ideas for engaging youth. Qualifications Bachelor's degree perferred, preferably in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Education, Sociology, or related field. Minimum 2-3 years of professional youth-care experience required. Residential, behavioral health, mental health, juvenile services, child welfare, or group-home experience strongly preferred. Experience with de-escalation, behavioral intervention, and establishing appropriate boundaries. Case management experience preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to complete clear, objective, professional documentation. Must be empathetic, dependable, team-oriented, and able to remain calm during challenging situations. Must be at least 21 years old. Valid Minnesota driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days. Must meet driving, background study, and other employment requirements. Schedule Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week 8- to 10-hour shifts available, including: 2:00 PM-10:00 PM 3:00 PM-11:00 PM Day, evening, overnight, and weekend opportunities may be available. Hiring Bonus Available Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus. Details will be provided during the interview process. We're Looking for

Someone Who Is:

Engaging. Reliable. Calm under pressure. Creative. Accountable. Compassionate. Consistent. Someone who understands that challenging behavior is an opportunity to teach—not just correct. Someone who can hold youth accountable while still building a relationship. And someone who believes every young person deserves an opportunity to succeed. Join Kadiri House if you're ready to use your experience to make a measurable difference in the lives of youth. Kadiri House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.50 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 32.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Minneapolis, MN 55411 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Minneapolis, MN 55411: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person