What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Mental Health Direct Care Staff position at A Village for One?
Full time swing shift and on call shifts available at this time.
Therapeutic Direct Care Staff
Clackamas County, OR
About Us:
A Village for One is a non-profit organization that provides therapeutic housing to survivors, ages 12-17, of Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE). A Village for One empowers each member of our community, our village, to unite in the effort to heal the impact of commercial sexual exploitation on our youth and community. We work collaboratively with a youth's family as well as other professionals and community partners. A Village for One is committed to hiring individuals with lived experience of racial and social equity.
Our Philosophy of Care:
Each youth comes from their own unique experiences and needs. We believe in fully accepting each youth for where they are in their process and developing self. Through this perspective we provide a holistic healthcare approach that is designed to meet each of their physical, mental, and spiritual needs throughout their healing.
Compensation Benefits:
- Pay: $24.15-24.86/hour
- Pay differential offered for Spanish-speaking staff
- This role is eligible to apply for QMHA credentials
Schedule and Working Conditions:
Shifts are scheduled as day (7 AM-5 PM ), swing (1 PM-11 PM or 4-10 PM), or overnight (930 PM-730 AM). Full and part time staff are scheduled for shift coverage on a rotating basis. The team member may be expected to work hours that vary in times. Reliable transportation is necessary due to the house not being located near public transportation. Driving the work vehicle requires an individual to have no more than 3 traffic violations in the last 3 years.
Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the impact of trauma and experience working with disadvantaged and high-risk youth - this may be obtained through lived experience, relatable work experience, or a Bachelor's Degree (must have a high school diploma/GED)
- Must successfully pass required background checks prior to beginning employment, including a criminal, DHS Child Welfare, and DMV Driving Record
- Effective communication (both written and verbal) skills and ability to provide culturally-competent treatment services to a diverse youth population
- Effective emotional regulation and stress tolerance to assist with milieu management and healthy role modeling for the youth
Work Remotely
- No
Healthcare setting:
- Adolescent group home
Schedule:
- 10 hour or 6 hour shift with rotating on call coverage
- On call position requires availability to work a minimum of two shifts per month.
- Availability to attend week long orientation (preferred) and ongoing training as necessary
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oregon City, OR 97045: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED (Required)
- Associate's or Bachelor's (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift
- Swing Shift
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person
Pay: From $24.15 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Oregon City, OR 97045 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Oregon City, OR 97045: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $25