Youth Connect Center Overnight Specialist (Part-time)

YOUTHCONNECT CENTER OVERNIGHT SPECIALIST

Job Category:Youth Programs

Job Status:Part-time

Reports to:YouthConnectCenterDirector

AboutFosterAdoptConnect:FosterAdoptConnect (FAC) works with children, youth, and families as they navigate the complexities of the child welfare system. With the help of innovative leadership, we are a dedicated, professional staff with 25 years of experience working in the Kansas and Missouri foster care systems. Be part of a progressive,diverseand inclusive organization that connects children with families that provide a safe, stable environment for foster and adoptive children. Join us in changing the lives of foster children, one child and one family at a time.

Job Summary:TheYouthConnectCenterOvernight Specialistprovidesone-on-one services providing crisis and trauma-informed community-based services to youth ages 13-18 as well as group supervision to ensure safety.This position will requireovernighthoursmonitoringtheYouthConnectCenter. Shift hours may fluctuatedependenton staffing between 8:00pm and 10:00am for overnight shifts.

Responsibilities:Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follow requirements and policies of agency, contracts, state regulations and COA standards.

• Functionally apply trauma informed care, harm reduction, and positive youth development skills to clients and families served.

• Ensureall required items areretainedand filed to meet policies.

• Provide overnight care and crisis intervention items to clients.

• Ensure youth needs aremetand safety is assured including completing hourly bed checks of shelter clients.

• Provide advocacy and support for all clients. Including reporting unmet needs toYouthConnectCenter Navigators or Director, document and/or refer youths toadditionalYouthConnectcenter services for long term housingneeds, andensure any suspicions of child abuse and neglect are properly reported and documented.

• Attend andparticipatein all scheduled meetings, staffing's, and trainings.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of client contact and progress inSAMdatabase. Documentation should occur at the end of each shift, prior to leaving the center.Overnight staff will work as part of a team with the Family and Youth Navigators to ensure client needs are met.

• Complete any outstanding tasks or cleaning needs as assigned, prior to shift end.

• Participate as an active team member with all agencydepartmentsso the agencys efforts toassistclients and maintain licensing/contract/COA standards are coordinated for maximum effectiveness.

• Maintain strong, open communication with direct supervisorregardingservices delivered, concerns,or questions.

Qualifications& Preferred Skills

• Bachelors Degree in social workor in related human services field (preferred) or 2 years of experience working with youth or within social services.

• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and proposing new ways of creating efficiencies.

• Outstanding organizational and planning skills.

• Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for at-risk/homeless youth and their families.

• Collaborate and advocate for positive outcomes, using excellent interpersonal skills in multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic professional teams.

• Strong verbal communication skills anddemonstratedability to write clearly.

• Demonstrated leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills. Must quicklyestablishrapport and build trust.

• Flexible anda self-starter;multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented while meeting all deadlines.

• Work as a necessary part of a team effort with colleagues of all demographics.

• Model ethical and professional behavior at all times.

• Experience working with marginalized communities with a nuanced understanding of systemic oppressions.

• Flexibility and adaptability, shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations.

• Flexible in work hoursincluding overnight shifts.

• Musthave reliable transportation.

• Lived experience(preferred).

• Demonstrated crisis intervention experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensationcommensuratewith experienceranging from $18 to $20 per hour.

• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match.
  

• Employee Assistance Program.
  

• Generous paid time off after90 days.
  

FosterAdoptConnect does not and shall not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.

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