Youth Specialist

Department

JOB DESCRIPTION

Shelter

Job Title

Youth Specialist

Reports To

Unit Supervisor

JOB LOCATION:

Irvington, NY

Flsa

Non-Exempt

Status & Hours

Full-Time- 35 Hours per week

Date Submitted/Revised

March 3, 2024

Job Summary

This position has the responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of children in the residential emergency shelter, assisting with record keeping and specific program functions and performing duties necessary for the overall care and well-being of children in the residence.

General Responsibilities

• Help supervise the youth in the Shelter program.
• Act as a mentor and set a positive example.
• Oversee and encourage resident participation in group activities.
• Encourage completion of daily chores and personal hygiene tasks
• Provide one-on-one supervision or support as needed.
• Document patient progress, immediately reporting any extreme changes in behavior.
• Report any incidents that may affect the safety of a resident.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Responds appropriately to the individual and special needs of children.
• Is always aware of the whereabouts of all children.
• Demonstrates group management and crisis intervention skills.
• Represents and carries out agency, department and unit policies and procedures.
• Monitors cleanliness and appearance of unit.
• Responds appropriately to fire alarms and fire drills.
• Supervises recreational activities.
• Complete log entries and incident reports accurately and regularly.
• Attends and participates in all meetings as assigned.
• Uses TRC vehicle appropriately and appropriately completes van logs.
• Always provides effective supervision of children.
• Monitors hygiene and health problems of residents.
• Maintains appropriate ratios.
• Works cooperatively and is a good team player.
• Complete all mandated ORR & Abbott House trainings on a timely basis.
• Any other related duties as required.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. An employee in this position is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to keep balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Computer – The Youth Specialist must be able to use a computer and able to learn software programs
• Office Equipment- The Administrative Assistant to the Executive Office is required to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.
• Communication - The Youth Specialist needs to be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English language
• Writing - The Youth Specialist must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Driving - The Youth Specialist must have a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Lifting - The Youth Specialist may frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs.
• Push/Pull - The Youth Specialist may frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.
• Sitting, Standing and Walking – The Youth Specialist will be required to sit, stand and walk throughout the work day.
• Stooping -The Youth Specialist may occasionally stoop. This is defined as bending body downward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling -The Youth Specialist may occasionally kneel. This is defined as bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).
• Crouching - The Youth Specialist may occasionally crouch. This is defined as bending body downward and forward by bending spine and legs.
• Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate due to talk and movement of the program participants and other co- workers. The noise level can increase on occasion due to yelling or screaming by the participants of the programs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree preferred, High School diploma or GED
• One year’s experience in childcare preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Bilingual (Spanish –preferred)
  
  

HOURS AND TIME OF WORK

Full-Time- 35 Hours per week