Dual Program 3rd Shift Youth Care Worker- Part-time
11:30 pm - 7:30 am - Saturdays & Sundays
This role is in South Bend, Indiana.
Do you enjoy making an impact within your community where integrity and excellence are valued and where you can make a meaningful difference in our youth’s lives? If so……
Then, Youth Service Bureau has a place for you!
Who We Are:
YSB is dedicated to ensuring that all youth have access to safety, shelter, and opportunities for success. We provide a range of services, including a transitional living program designed for pregnant and parenting young mothers, as well as non-parenting adults aged 18 to 21. Our mission is to help youth rebuild their lives after experiences of abuse, neglect, homelessness, and lack of resources. We achieve this by guiding them to safety, providing shelter, and teaching them how to overcome various obstacles. We believe that safety, shelter, and opportunities for success are essential for establishing a bright future.
Youth Service Bureau delivers client-centered, trauma-responsive, and preventative services and support to youth experiencing safety and housing crises.
What We Offer:
Exciting innovative, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment
- Challenging and progressive career development
- Free tele-health and tele-therapy through Youth Worker Well-Being Project
- Simple IRA with Employer Match!
- Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events
- And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role
What You’ll Do:
· As a third-shift youth care worker, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of the clients and children in the Transitional Living Program. Your duties will include conducting overnight unit checks to ensure that clients are in their units before curfew, that no guests are present in the clients' units, and that mothers are not co-sleeping with their children. It is essential that you document the unit checks and any interactions you have with the clients. You will be traveling between two locations to complete these checks. When interacting with clients, you will employ trauma-informed care practices and maintain a client-centered approach.
Your Accountabilities in the Role:
· Enforce the policies and procedures of the Transitional Living Program.
· Conduct regular room checks overnight to ensure the safety of clients and children.
· Transport residents in the agency van as needed for goal-oriented appointments or emergencies.
· Responsible for answering and responding appropriately to calls or messages on the program phone.
· Adhere to all agency protocols and policies, and report to on-call staff during crises.
· Attend monthly team meetings and quarterly all-staff training sessions.
· Participate in any additional training assigned by the agency.
Position Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma
Experience: Social Work experience, preferred.
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 have a valid driver’s license and car insurance Culture Match: Must align with YSB's mission statement and values while being part of a collaborative, caring, and hardworking team.
Other Important Information:
Pay/Salary: $16-18
Reports To: TLP Supervisor Core Hours: 11:30 PM-7:30 AM
Typical Work Week: Saturday-Sunday
Travel: Local travel is needed for work-specific training and client needs.
Visit our website at: ysbsjc.org
This job description provides a general summary of its content. It should not be interpreted as a complete job duties or requirements list. 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: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Are you over the age of 21?
- Have you ever had a Department of Child Services substantiation or been convicted of a crime?
- Are you able to pass comprehensive background check requirements that include: drug screen, fingerprinting, local law enforcement, sex offender & DCS Child Abuse History checks?
Ability to Relocate:
- South Bend, IN 46615: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
