Resident Specialist - Youth Emergency Services

YES’ mission is to serve homeless and at-risk youth by providing critically-needed resources which empower them to become self-sufficient. YES provides these resources to youth experiencing homelessness through trauma-informed support, develops leadership and employment readiness of youth and partners with youth to advocate for systems of change.

Compensation: $17 hourly 

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• STD
• LTD
• Life and AD&D
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Hospital
• Cancer
• Separate vacation and sick leave banks
• 403b with employer match
• Tuition Reimburs3ment
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Awesome company culture!

Hours: Full-time - Monday-Friday - 6am-2pm

Day to Day

The Resident Specialist is responsible for maintaining the efficient operation of residential facilities and supervising youth activities at the YES Maternity Group Home.

Responsibilities:

• Implementing YES residential program policies and procedures, designed to provide management, guidance, and redirection for the youth residents in the residential facilities.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and positive working relationships.
• Supervising all youth activities; meal preparation, group, dining activities, chore routines, sleeping, and recreational activities.
• Completing thorough documentation on daily youth activities, reporting any significant problems or activities that require the attention of the Housing Lead, Housing Manager, or Director of Operations.
• Supporting the youth’s case plan as set by the case manager, assisting the youth in navigating and meeting their goals.
• Participating in all scheduled YES staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Documenting and screening all crisis and informational phone calls, including preparation of a supplemental written report if indicated by the situation.
• Conducting, or assisting with, follow-up activities on all youth and families.
• General supervision of student interns as directed by supervisory staff. 
• Attendance at work location is required. 
• Remaining awake, alert and properly supervising all youth while on duty.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisory staff.

Education:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate degree in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, or counseling is preferred or two year of related experience in youth shelter programming.

YES is an EOE.