Overnight Shelter Staff

Purpose:

To provide overnight supervision, nurturing, and healthy structure to youth in the facility.

Major Responsibilities:

 Use their knowledge and understanding of the needs of children served in a children's residential setting  Use their skills and ability to engage and develop rapport with children who have various backgrounds  Use their skills and ability to provide consistency and behavioral limits through relationship-based interventions  Use their skills to communicate effectively with the ability to solve problems in a collaborative manner  Implement the residential program including maintenance of the daily schedule and program guidelines and expectations for youth  Daily implementation of individual service plans for youth in facility and with the runaway and homeless youth population. Regular communication with Clinical Staff regarding mental health needs of youth  Respond to 24-hour crisis calls and drop-in youth, families, and community members and providing accurate referrals  Demonstrate professional communication and partnership with other youth and family providing agencies and organizations  Maintain daily documentation and record keeping including client case notes, client file maintenance, service records, and more including use of electronic health records  Advocate with youth and families for their wellbeing, health, and access to supportive services  Perform thorough cleaning duties and use organizational skills to maintain cleanliness, safety, and professionalism within the facility  Provide safe transportation of clients for appointments and activities  Coordinate meal preparation to required guidelines as well as provide education around nutrition  Administer and document medications in accordance to Community Care Licensing regulations  Participate in collaborative case management with entire team at Noah's Anchorage  Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, retreats, and trainings  Practice healthy and appropriate professional boundaries with all clients  Keep management team informed of all legal, ethical, and clinical issues  Work overnight, weekends, and support during holidays to help maintain 24/7 coverage of the floor

Qualifications:

 Highschool Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's preferred  Must be at least 21 years of age  Have a valid California driver's license with current car insurance  Must be able to pass the following background checks: DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index, and DMV  Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to multi-task with accuracy and efficiency  Must have the physical, visual and auditory ability to perform the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.  Requires light physical activity such as phone and computer work.  May require walking, driving, light lifting, stooping, crouching, and bending.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person