Drop in Center - Part Time

Job description

This role is located in South Bend, Indiana.

Do you enjoy making an impact within your community where integrity and excellence is valued and where you can make a meaningful difference in our youth’s lives? If so……

Then, Youth Service Bureau has a place for you!

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 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 shelter, 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

·         Free tele-health and tele-therapy through Youth Worker Well-Being Project

·         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 and Drop In Center. The core responsibility is to engage youth who may be in unsafe situations and create a safe, welcoming environment.  The Drop-in Center Youth Care Worker will provide basic needs; conduct preliminary assessments and referrals; assist and implement daily Drop-in Center activities and provide crisis intervention services.

Your Responsibilities in the Role:

·         Assist in maintaining operations for the Drop In Center, keep track of supplies necessary to keep Drop In Center running, assist in scheduled program activities, and oversee life skill activities

·         Providing written materials, health products, and referral resources.

·         Provide education and prevention information for young people and education/employment referrals.

·         Provide crisis intervention services including referrals for emergency housing and medical assistance.

·         Responsible for case notes and data tracking to ensure that program standards for documentation and record-keeping are followed.

·         Participate in periodic evaluations of the program

·         Participate in program and agency level staff meetings

·         Utilize a strength-based, solution-focused approach when working with youth, families, staff members, and members of the community; able to climb two flights of stairs, lift 40 pounds, stand on feet for several hours; walk the equivalent of three city blocks.

·         Any other responsibilities assigned by the Street Outreach Supervisor

Pay/Salary:  $17-18

Reports To:     Street Outreach Supervisor

Core Hours:   20-24 hours weekly, includes evening/weekend

 Typical Work Week:   Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 3-7pm, & Saturday 12-6pm

 Travel:   Will travel to various sites in the county.  YSB provides a vehicle.

Salary : $17 - $18