Drop-In Center Coordinator-FT

Who We Are:

YSB's ultimate focus is to ensure all youth have access to safety, shelter, and the opportunity to succeed. We do this through offering an array of services, including a Street Outreach & Drop-In Center program that serves youth who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. We work to help youth repair foundations which have been jolted by abuse, neglect, homelessness, and lack of resources, by guiding youth into safety, ensuring they have shel-ter, and teaching them how to overcome various obstacles. We know safety, shelter, and providing success opportunities is key to establishing a bright future.

Our Vision: Every young person will thrive in a SAFE and SUPPORTIVE community.

What We Offer:

· Exciting innovative, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment

· Challenging and progressive career development

· Medical and Dental available

· 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:

This position will be responsible for a variety of activities directed toward the overall success of the Drop-in Center and actively engage with the young people who come to YSB. In this role, the coordinator will provide basic needs; conduct preliminary assessments and referrals; coordinate daily Drop-in Center activities and provide crisis intervention services.

Your Responsibilities in the Role:

· Support daily operations of the Drop-In Center to ensure a safe, structured, and youth-centered environment.

· Coordinate life skills programming, educational workshops, outside presenters, and community outings in col-laboration with the Street Outreach Supervisor.

· Maintain inventory and oversee purchasing and stocking of supplies, food, hygiene items, and outreach mate-rials.

· Provide youth with education, prevention information, crisis intervention, and referrals for housing, medical care, employment, and other community resources.

· Complete timely case notes and maintain accurate data collection in compliance with agency and funder standards.

· Support the training of new Drop-in Center employees in partnership with the Street Outreach Supervisor.

· Participate in program evaluation, staff meetings, and agency initiatives.

· Utilize a strength-based, trauma-informed approach in all interactions.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

· Experience working with at-risk teens and young adults.

· High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field preferred but not required.

· Valid Indiana driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and proof of insurance coverage as required by agency.

· Familiarity with child abuse and neglect issues; health/lifestyle issues; stress management, teen/young adult issues; familiar with community resources; ability to clearly communicate orally and in written form; ability to accurately assess situations; able to organize and implement plans.

· Technology Skills: Basic computer skills, Office 365

· Communication Skills: Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Leadership/ Behaviors: Familiarity with child abuse and neglect issues including runaway/homeless population, knowledge of area social service agencies, strong leadership skills, and the commitment to continual learning and quality performance.

· Core Values: Honest, reliable, responsible, and empathetic.

· Culture Match: Must embrace YSB’s mission statement and values and must be willing to be part of a collaborative, caring and hardworking team.

This job description is intended to be a general summary of job content. It should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of job duties or job requirements.This position is non-exempt and qualifies under the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime pay requirements.

YSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $17 - $18