Youth Shelter Specialist Per Diem - HH

Job Details Level: Entry

Job Location:

Hutton House - Modesto, CA 95350

Salary Range: $19.50 - $20.48 Hourly Job Shift: 12 Hour ShiftCHS is one of the largest, local non‑profits serving Stanislaus County youth and families. Our mission is simple…to change lives and build futures through programs that strengthen and support youth and families. CHS is a place that brings together smart, talented people from diverse backgrounds. We’ve cultivated a truly unique workplace environment that is anchored by our values…integrity, responsiveness, respect, partnerships, innovation and results.

To learn more about our programs, check out our website:www.centerforhumanservices.org

Responsible for providing guidance, supervision,information and services to YNC participants within YNC Shelter Programs utilizing non-judgmental and positive youth development practices. This position is responsible for following all organizational policies and procedures. Youth Shelter Specialists will be assigned to Hutton House.

• Assure a safe,non-judgmental environment for program participants.
• Maintain facility according to licensing and/oragency standards.
• Operate agency vehicles to transport clients and complete routine deliveries and pick-ups.
• Establish andmonitordaily livingroutineand reinforce positive, productive self-sufficient life stylefor all youth.
• Perform crisis prevention,intervention and managementwhileadhering to agency protocols for responding,reporting and seeking support.
• Build rapport with youth and act as a positive role model and safe adult whilemaintainingand facilitating healthy boundaries.
• Facilitate educational, social,recreational and employment activities for youth.
• Support each youth’s plan to access continuing education and/or employmentendeavorsandaddress any biological,psychologicalor social issues that may lead to homelessness or other non-productive lifestyles.
• Adhere toestablishedshift procedures.
• Maintain facility according to licensing and/oragency standards.
• Accurate completing ofall required documentation including data entry.
• Maintain clearandthorough communication with Supervisor and Manager around all programmatic andpersonnelissues.
• Provide immediate trauma-informed, harm reduction,response to a range ofcrisispresented by youth withfocuson de‑escalation, short term problem solving, improved decision making,utilization of healthy coping skills andreferral to services.
• Attend team meetings,trainings, supervision meetings.
• Monitor and enforce rulesofthe program.
• Arbitrate disputes and provide a sounding board for complaints and concerns.
• Followall legal and licensing regulations and requirements for the program.
• Follow all emergency procedures toassuresafetyof youth, family,staffand property.
• At designated times, shop for food and prepare and cook meals for program participants.
• Accept andutilizesupervision and receive corrective feedback from supervisory staff.
• Complete incident reports on anyfacilitydamage, medical emergencies or any incident which occurs out of the ordinary daily functioning of the facility.
• Provide emergency shift coverage if necessary.
• Preparation of assigned reports, work records, statistical data, job performance evaluations, work plans, etc. in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Perform childcare and supervision dutiesat Hutton Houseto include, but not limited to:
• Supervision, protection and care of children individually and in groups at all times.
• Assistance to each child in working with a group and in handling individual problems.
• Administration of discipline and setting oflimits for behavior.
• Notation of the child’s progress, identification of the possible need for professionalservicesand communication of suchfindingto other staff.
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