Youth Care Specialist (Full-time, 45K+)

Facilitates a safe and therapeutic residential environment for youth in crisis. Specific position duties and responsibilities: Provides direct care and case management as outlined in program policies and procedures, including but not limited to, responding to crisis calls, conducting initial screenings and facilitating admissions, discharges, and aftercare. Works closely with the Wrenn House clinician to facilitate life skill activities and provides on-the-spot feedback and coaching to youth in care. Provides supervision of youth according to program guidelines and policies, maintaining an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing. Models care and respect to youth and their families through interactions that are consistently strength-based, developmentally appropriate, and reflect implementation of best practiced guidelines identified in the program’s policies and procedures. Leads initiatives for daily program functioning, including but not limited to, administering medication in accordance with agency policies, providing transportation, meal preparation, grocery shopping, custodial tasks, and youth-oriented activities. Supports Wrenn House Coordinator and Clinician with case management tasks for youth in care. Provides shift change transition communication. Provides leave coverage as needed and rotates on-call responsibilities. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders from the systems that impact program youth. Complies with all record management requirements and supports with data entry. Expends agency funds as directed and maintains all required documentation. General Agency Duties And Responsibilities: Member of at least one agency committee and/or community meeting. Completes all required trainings. Participates in agency outreach and fundraising events. Demonstrates a willingness to assist in other agency programs as needed. Acts as a custodian and demonstrates responsible and ethical use of agency property and facilities. Displays sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. Strives to embody the agency’s Code of Ethics while working towards the agency’s Mission. Learns and demonstrates Agency-wide Competencies including the areas of consumer and community relationships, continuous individual and agency-wide improvement, vision and purpose, respect and teamwork and positive leadership. Learns, develops, and models Positive Youth Development core competencies resulting in capacity to contribute to the mission of Haven House Services and be a resource to our youth and families, other partner organizations, and our community. Other duties as assigned. Clinical Job Duties And Responsibilities: Clinical case management duties including facilitating person-centered planning team reviews and referring youth to external mental health and/or substance use treatment providers. Provides counseling sessions to youth in need during the absence of the WH Clinician. Supports the WH Clinician with completing intake assessments, utilizing the following tools: biopsychosocial assessments, comprehensive clinical assessments, validated screening and assessment tools, as needed and approved by Director. Provides after-hours crisis intervention support to youth and families of Wrenn House. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a human service field from an accredited institution. Two years of related experience working with target population or combination of education and experience that meets position requirements will be considered. Knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of the NC Juvenile Court System, local community resources, and experience with client documentation and file management. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Other Requirements: Valid North Carolina Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record. Personal vehicle for use in conducting home visits and/or transporting clients in the event agency vehicles aren’t available. Proof of current/valid car insurance. Acceptable background report. Post-offer employment physical and TB per licensing standards. Post-offer employment federal and state fingerprint checks. Evening and weekend hours required as needed. Willingness to work holidays and during inclement weather. Culture of care and wellness in the office. Potential exposure to bloodborne and/or airborne pathogens. Compensation: Starting at 45K. If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your cover-letter and resume to View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Haven House Services