Youth Care Specialist - Full & Part Time

Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Full Time Youth Care Specialist. This position is part time.


Job duties include initial case management services involving the care of children in the Emergency Youth Shelter. Performs related work including crisis intervention, information and referral, as well coordination of services between agencies.


Here is your chance to make a difference in a child's life, to help families, and to build relationships while working in a fun, challenging environment that fosters teamwork, encourages leadership, and inspires professional excellence.


We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans with some employer paid benefits
• Life insurance & long term disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human relations or related field preferred

License:

• Must possess a valid Driver's License and maintain acceptable liability insurance

Knowledge:

• Must be computer literate and have accurate typing skills as well as the ability to operate a variety of office equipment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal and analytical skills required;

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements:

It is the policy of Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or handicap. Persons of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The conditions here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and tuberculosis test. A Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check is required. Must be found to be free from any physical, mental or emotional conditions, determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions. The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. Additionally, the position requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs.

This classification is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may be required to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management. Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises and consistent with the Youth Services Policies and Procedures Policy manual.