YFS Specialist; Reserve

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Full Time Direct Care McMinnville, OR, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $20.55 To $26.19 Hourly

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Join our team and become a part of a supportive community dedicated to individual and community enrichment.

Catholic Community Services (CCS) is a faith-based organization, rooted in the values of Love, Justice, Truth, and Freedom, that has continually served the community for over 85 years. We seek individuals who are motivated, compassionate, and eager to make a difference in their community. Join us today and become a champion in the lives of others!

Pay: $20.55 - $26.19

Schedule: Hours, schedule, shift, location will vary

Location: Varies- either McMinnville or Mt. Angel

Type: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

General

Position Summary:

The Youth and Family Specialist provide trauma ‑ informed support, guidance, and advocacy to children, youth, and families (participating or served) in CCS 24/7 residential and respite programs, including Rainbow Lodge Youth Respite, Father Taaffe Homes Pregnancy and Parenting Services Program, and St. Josephs Family Shelter. The position is responsible to create a safe, stable and nurturing environment by facilitating daily routines and program activities, providing hands ‑ on skill development, and individualized supports designed to help participants achieve personal and program goals.
YFS Specialist Reserve staff are required to work a variety of shifts, hours, schedules, based on urgent program coverage needs. A YFS Specialist Reserve will be responsible to report for duty within a reasonable timeframe of supervisor’s phone call. The YFS Specialist Reserve does not work in the same location and shift longer than one month. YFS Specialist Reserve staff members are scheduled as needed;

this position’s hours may vary depending on schedule and need.

Benefits we provide:

• 4 weeks Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• Employer contribution to Employee/Spouse/Dependent medical coverage
  401(k) Retirement Plan Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts Medical/Dependent Care (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer Paid Group Life Insurance Plan
• 6 Paid Holidays/ Holiday Pay
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Jury Duty Paid Leave
• Annual performance evaluations
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional Benefits Offered :

• Vision Plan Options
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Discount Gym Memberships with Certain Medical Enrollment
• On the Job Training & CPR/First Aid Certification

Position Specific Benefits Offered:

When working at Rainbow Lodge Respite Services (McMinnville), you will be eligible for a travel differential.

Minimum Qualifications and

Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED and
• Reliable transportation, valid Oregon driver’s license (or the ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days of hire) with a driving record that permits coverage under the agency’s corporate auto liability policy and personal automobile liability insurance.
• Complete core competency training within the first three (3) months of employment.
• Obtain CPR and First Aid Card and food handlers’ card within first three (3) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications and

Experience:

• Experience administering medication in a regulated or supervised setting.
• Experience implementing service plans.
• Experience collaborating with medical, mental health (including suicide prevention), substance use treatment programs, homeless shelters, educational institutions, and a range of social service organizations.
• Experience supporting families experiencing poverty, foster care involvement, housing instability, employment barriers, and transitional services in the public and private sector.
• Familiarity with Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) programs, especially those related to child welfare, self-sufficiency, and housing, and the ability to navigate and advocate within these systems on behalf of residents.
• Prior demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and coordinate youth activities is a plus.

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