Youth Development Specialist - Day

Company Overview
The Covering House is a dedicated refuge and restoration center for girls who have experienced sexual trafficking or sexual exploitation. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment where healing and growth can take place.

Overview
We are seeking an energetic and compassionate Youth Development Specialist - Day to join our team. In this vital role, you will support the well-being and development of girls in our care through engaging activities, crisis intervention, and case management. Your dedication will help foster a safe, supportive environment that promotes healing and resilience.

Job Title: Youth Development Specialist - Full-time

Department: Residential

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Residential Administrator

Days of Work: Monday-Sunday 7:00am - 3:30pm, weekend

rotation and holidays

Pay: $17.00 hourly

Direct Reports: None

Primary Objective: To ensure quality therapeutic service delivery using evidence-informed

industry best practices and engaging in multi-disciplinary team approach.

Primary Responsibilities: The Youth Development Specialist's primary responsibility is to

provide a consistent, safe, and therapeutic environment for sexually exploited/trafficked

youth. This position is responsible for identifying and meeting the everyday needs of youth

in a therapeutic residential program. The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited

to:

• Ensuring a safe and secure environment by maintaining consistent supervision of

youth.

• Encouraging active involvement in programming developed for youth
• Providing intervention in accordance with approved techniques, including verbal de escalation and physical restraints.
• Following mandated abuse and neglect reporting procedures.
• Providing personal assistance, appropriate medical attention, emotional support or

other personal care to residential youth.

• Dispensing medications and documenting appropriately.
• Ensuring that all documentation related to the provision of direct services is

completed in a timely manner.

• Collaborating with peers and organization leadership to plan the delivery of

therapeutic services that align with the mission and vision of The Covering House.

• Communicating with staff regarding youth progress and youth needs.
• Complying with all local, state, and federal policies, rules, and regulations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of applicable experience.
• Experience working with adolescents with complex trauma histories preferred.
• A minimum of 21 years of age, with a demonstrated capacity to listen to adolescents

with understanding, help them find constructive solutions to problems, and

collaborate with peers for service delivery.

• JIREH certified (crisis intervention and physical intervention) - provided in-house.
• Moderate skills with Google and Microsoft Office Suite.
• May not have a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect.
• Willing to obtain a valid Class E driver's license. This employee must be able to

transport clients in accordance with licensing standards.

• Must adhere to a comprehensive background check.
• Must fill out a medical release form and confidentiality form.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Representing The Covering House in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintaining the highest standard of confidentiality.
• Exhibiting knowledge of abuse risk management and peer to peer abuse prevention.
• Functioning as a team member in all interactions with residents and staff.
• Actively participating in staff development activities.
• Other job assignments as instructed by supervisor(s).

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demand and work environment

characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

a) May experience stressful situations and events.

b) Working conditions include indoor and outdoor activities, and weather conditions

(heat and cold) could be unpredictable.

c) Physical demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is

occasionally required to walk; run; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects,

tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; twist; stoop; bend; talk and

hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs and push/pull or

resist force during a physical restraint. Specific vision abilities required by the job

include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,

and the ability to adjust focus.

d) Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed

to weather conditions prevalent at the time during transports, recreational activities,

and outings. The work is very rewarding; however, may be physically and

emotionally taxing. Shifts can potentially be very long or unusual hours due to the

needs of the home.

Join us in making a meaningful difference! This paid position offers an opportunity to empower girls on their path to recovery while developing your skills in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Pay: $17.00 - $17.01 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• youth care: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Imperial, MO 63052 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $17