Youth Specialist II - Evening Shift
Overview
At CEDARS, our mission is to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years, thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraska's most trusted human service organizations, we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time, we're giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.
Job Skills / Requirements
Reports To: Assistant Program Director
Classification: Non-Exempt
Rate of Pay: $17.10/hour
Schedule: Thursday-Saturday 2:30pm-10:30pm /Staff Meeting Wednesday 1:00pm-2:30pm
Job Summary
Pioneers Center serves as the only short-term emergency shelter for kids (ages 12-18) who do not have immediate access to another safe living arrangement in southeast Nebraska. Kids may be referred to the Pioneers Center because of a history of abuse, neglect or domestic violence; alternative to juvenile detention; interruption of a foster care placement; homelessness; hospitalization of a parent/guardian; or for short-term stabilization. A variety of levels of care are offered at the Pioneers Center. Crisis stabilization is a more intensive level of care that involves the support of a CEDARS therapist. To prevent youth from being placed outside the home, CEDARS also offers Basic Center services to families who are not involved in Child Welfare or the Juvenile Justice System.
Responsibilities
• Maintain safety and supervision of youth
• Complete daily documentation of youth in care
• Build relationships with youth and provide support
• Provide transportation to and from school, appointments, activities or visits
• Engage youth in life skills, educational activities and outings
Requirements
• Must be 21 years of age of older
• High School Diploma or GED required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred
• At least 1 year of experience working with youth and families is preferred
• Must have a passion for helping youth in crisis
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record
Additional Information / Benefits
As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:
• medical, dental, and vision coverages
• flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts
• personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• retirement plan with 5% company match
• life & long-term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• wellness and engagement program
• early childhood childcare discount
• opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired
• shift differentials for overnight hours worked and holidays
• mileage reimbursement
• extensive training and professional development opportunities
Benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays
This is a Part-Time position
Number of Openings for this position: 1
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At CEDARS, our mission is to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years, thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraska's most trusted human service organizations, we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time, we're giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.
Job Skills / Requirements
Reports To: Assistant Program Director
Classification: Non-Exempt
Rate of Pay: $17.10/hour
Schedule: Thursday-Saturday 2:30pm-10:30pm /Staff Meeting Wednesday 1:00pm-2:30pm
Job Summary
Pioneers Center serves as the only short-term emergency shelter for kids (ages 12-18) who do not have immediate access to another safe living arrangement in southeast Nebraska. Kids may be referred to the Pioneers Center because of a history of abuse, neglect or domestic violence; alternative to juvenile detention; interruption of a foster care placement; homelessness; hospitalization of a parent/guardian; or for short-term stabilization. A variety of levels of care are offered at the Pioneers Center. Crisis stabilization is a more intensive level of care that involves the support of a CEDARS therapist. To prevent youth from being placed outside the home, CEDARS also offers Basic Center services to families who are not involved in Child Welfare or the Juvenile Justice System.
Responsibilities
• Maintain safety and supervision of youth
• Complete daily documentation of youth in care
• Build relationships with youth and provide support
• Provide transportation to and from school, appointments, activities or visits
• Engage youth in life skills, educational activities and outings
Requirements
• Must be 21 years of age of older
• High School Diploma or GED required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred
• At least 1 year of experience working with youth and families is preferred
• Must have a passion for helping youth in crisis
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record
Additional Information / Benefits
As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:
• medical, dental, and vision coverages
• flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts
• personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• retirement plan with 5% company match
• life & long-term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• wellness and engagement program
• early childhood childcare discount
• opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired
• shift differentials for overnight hours worked and holidays
• mileage reimbursement
• extensive training and professional development opportunities
Benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays
This is a Part-Time position
Number of Openings for this position: 1
Apply Now
Apply Now