Worksite Location: The Dalles
Wage Range: $19.74 – $22.22 per hour
Reports to: Residential Supervisor
Work Schedule: Variable; Full-Time & Part-Time available
Shifts Available :
Night Shifts –
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 11:30 PM – 7:30 AM
Swing Shifts –
• Wednesday/Thursday 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM
• Friday 3:30 PM – 11:30 PM
• Saturday/Sunday 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Benefits
• Health benefits (medical, vision, dental) [based on a full-time schedule]
• Generous PTO (Vacation, Sick, 11 Holidays + Floater Holiday) [based on > 20 hours per week]
• 401(k) – You are able to participate after 90 days, and there is a 5% company contribution after 2 years of employment.
• In-Office Dog Friendly
• Training Opportunities
• Jury Duty
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
Why would you want to work at The Next Door?
It’s because you want to work at The Next Door because you share our vision of a supportive community where all children and families are safe, healthy, and valued. Every day, we work towards making this vision a reality, by having integrity, and by living our core values of being welcoming, just, empathetic, empowering, and flexible. If you like to work with teen boys to help them heal and discover themselves in a therapeutic environment where they learn skills, independence, and reach their potential, the Group Home is for you!
Who are we looking for?
The Youth Care Specialist helps youth, creating a safe space and supporting them as they work through different life experiences. This role helps the youth transition into different parts of their day, A Youth Care Specialist helps youth identify their strengths and traumas/triggers and setting goals. They motivate, coach, and inspire the youth to be their best selves.
What will you do as a Youth Care Specialist?
• Instruct, supervise, and participate in daily skill training and personal development
• Teach the youth social and emotional skills training and create opportunities for recreation and fun
• Work collaboratively with program supervisor and case management team to understand individualized service plan objectives
• Assure that physical safety needs of youth are met, and the program participants and the environment are safe
• Give practical advice and guidance to youth within program guidelines
• Identify and anticipate potential behavioral problems and resolve conflicts using collaborative problem solving and non-violent communication
• Help youth understand the rules of the house and follow policies and procedures
• Assure the home is safe, clean, and stock with supplies necessary to manage the home
• Prepare meals and work with youth to create culturally appropriate menu plans
• Document services in line with Behavioral Rehabilitation Services master service plan
• Document observation and activities and write incident reports when necessary
• Special projects as assigned
What Education and Experience do you need to be a Youth Care Specialist?
Required:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have current valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check
Preferred:
• Accredited Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Social or Human Services
• Three years of experience working with “at-risk” youth
• Food Handlers Card or ability to obtain within first 30 days of employment
• First Aid and CPR training or ability to obtain within first 30 days of employment
Interested?
To apply, submit a cover letter + resume by email: recruitment@nextdoorinc.org.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The Next Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer, one that appreciates differences and creates opportunities for staff to interact with people who do not look like, talk like, think like, believe like, act like, or live like they do.
