Youth Worker - Shelter

Location: Knopp

GENERAL FUNCTION This position conducts the daily programming of youth of the emergency shelter program for at risk youth. Youth Worker will provide a direct care services to approximately 500 youth per year (20 youth max at one time) who are placed in emergency shelter care by self, parents or guardians, or child welfare agencies. Youth Worker reports directly to the Senior Youth Worker and will work cooperatively with the staff leadership team (Executive Director, Property & Operations Director, Financial Development Director, Y-NOW Director & Outreach Director) to provide daily shelter programming which complies with state licensing regulations and federal grant requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Creates and supports a Trauma Informed environment, supportive of individual needs.

Oversees and ensures the daily cleanliness of the shelter.

Supervising life skills and activities for the youth.

Medication distribution for youth participating in Shelter program.

Implementation of direct service policy and procedures for Residential Services.

Complete intakes and discharges in absence of Case Management staff.

All other duties needed to provide quality care and supervision of youth.

High school diploma

Ability to pass a criminal records check and ability to drive youth on outings. Clean driving record.

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.