Morning Youth Specialist (Part- Time

Reports to:

Shelter Program Coordinator

Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA Youth Shelter

Hours:

Saturday – Tuesday 7:30am-1:30pm

About Foundation 2 Crisis Services

Foundation 2 Crisis Services is a mission-driven, non-profit organization that provides critical crisis intervention and prevention services across Iowa. We operate a 24/7 crisis center, including phone, text, and chat services. We also operate an emergency youth shelter, mental health support groups, community-based crisis programs, training, and more. We have been saving lives for over 50 years. Join our team today!

Supervise youth in the facility during day-to-day activities, providing safety and security, and role modeling appropriate behaviors. Provide crisis stabilization, processing, and de-escalation of youth up to and including physical restraint (training provided and required to attend). Complete daily documentation. Responsible for passing medication (Medication Manager training is available and required to attend). Assist with phone coverage and answering in a timely and professional manner;

provide transportation for youth to and from activities.

• Saturday 7:30am-1:30pm
• Sunday 7:30am-1:30pm
• Monday 7:30am-1:30pm
• Tuesday 7:30am-1:30pm

• Salary starting at $17/hour.
• $500 sign-on bonus.
• Generous PTO begins accruing immediately, including 1 floating holiday and 2 mental health days.
• Company provided accrued short-term leave
• Retirement plans with Foundation 2 Crisis Services’ matching contributions.
• Go to sleep at night knowing that work you did matters. Foundation 2 Crisis Services staff save lives every day.

• Organized. You possess strong organizational skills and can oversee daily responsibilities.
• Flexible. You understand people are complicated and solutions with often require a team approach.
• Positive. You recognize the power of a positive attitude and have the desire to build positive relationships with coworkers and clients.
• Compassionate. Working with at-risk youth requires compassion and a willingness to understand and exercise trauma-informed care practices.
• Client centered. You are dedicated and passionate about working with individuals in crisis.

• Supervise youth in the facility during day-to-day activities, providing safety and security, and role modeling appropriate behaviors.
• Provide crisis stabilization, processing, and de-escalation of youth up to and including physical restraint (training provided and required to attend).
• Complete daily documentation.
• Responsible for passing medication (Medication Manager training is available and required to attend).
• Assist with phone coverage and answering in a timely and professional manner; provide transportation for youth to and from activities.

• High school diploma and one (1) or more years of relevant experience.
• Comfort using basic computer software.
• Basic typing and data entry skills.
• Excellent writing and grammar skills.
• Valid driver’s license and be insurable by the agency auto insurance policy.
• Pass all background checks completed by Foundation 2 Crisis Services.
• Submit copy of college degree or transcript as required by licensure for personnel file.
• Live in Iowa.
• Live within 50 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Successfully complete required trainings within required time periods.
• Complete a physical exam prior to the beginning of employment and every three (3) years thereafter.
• Be free of communicable diseases as determined by a physician.
• Education or training in trauma-informed care preferred.
• Experience working with and compassion for at-risk youth preferred.
• Knowledge/experience working in the mental health, substance use, and/or problem gambling field preferred.

Foundation 2 Crisis Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, veteran, or disability status.