Full-Time Youth Care Worker -1st Shift Monday-Friday 7 am to 3 pm Reports to:

Safe Station Supervisor Schedule:

M-F 7 am to 3pm

Classification:

Non-Exempt Location:

South Bend, Indiana Who We Are Youth Service Bureau's ultimate focus is to ensure all youth have access to safety, shelter, and the opportunity to succeed. Youth Service Bureau delivers client-centered, trauma-responsive, and preventative services and support to youth experiencing safety and housing crises. YSB envisions a future where all youth have safe and stable housing, peer and community support, tools to heal, and opportunity to reach their full potential. We do this through offering an array of services including a 24/7/365 emergency shelter, Safe Station. The shelter provides safe shelter to runaway and homeless youth, and youth placed by the Department of Child Services or juvenile probation. YSB is a hands-off restraint-free facility operating 3 shifts of round-the-clock care and supervision of youth who are experiencing homelessness or crisis. Job Responsibilities - Summary

• Oversee daily operations and enforce all rules, policies and procedures of the shelter and its residents. Screen, assess and document incoming calls and completes intakes of residents. Provides recreational programming and services, facilitates individual and group life skills development, and make referrals or contacts social agencies as needed. Complete all necessary case notes, statistics and other documentation as required. Stay current with trainings which include but are not limited to: CPR, CPI, 1st Aid, DCS reporting, Trauma Informed Care, etc… High School Degree Required. Some experience is desired. Ability to organize and implement plans, excellent oral & written communication skills. Work with diverse populations and the ability to handle crisis situations while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Other duties as assigned by the Shelter Supervisor Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance at agency required level, and the ability to pass drug screen and comprehensive background checks. Must be at least 21 years of age Qualifications & Compliance Requirements Minimum high-school diploma, some college preferred Experience working directly with you in a residential, shelter, crisis or community-based setting

Technology Skills:

Basic computer skills, Office 365.

Communication Skills:

Must possess written and verbal communication skills.

Leadership/Behaviors:

Integrate trauma-informed care, positive youth development, and transition to independence skills into all client interactions while maintaining ethical boundaries and professionalism. Must be self-sufficient without requiring constant supervision Must be 21 years of age Must have a valid driver's license and car insurance What We Offer Vacation, sick and personal time Medical/Vision, Dental and Life Insurance Available Free Tele-health and Tele-Therapy through the Youth Worker Well-Being Project (Indiana Youth Institute) Exciting innovative, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment Challenging and progressive career development Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events And much more for motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in their community and role

Other Important Information Reports To:

Safe Station Supervisor Core Hours:

7 am to 3 pm

M-F Travel:

Will travel to various sites in the county; YSB provides a vehicle as needed.

Visit our website at:

ysbsjc.org

•This job description is intended to be a general summary of job content. It should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of job duties or job requirements. This non-exempt position qualifies under the Fair Labor Standards Act's minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. We are an

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you 21 years of age or older? Are you willing to consent to and pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug screen? Have you ever been convicted of a felony or had a Department of Child Services substantiation in Indiana or any other state? How many years of experience working with youth do you have? How many years of caregiving experience do you have?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

South Bend, IN 46615 (Required)

Work Location:

In person