Youth Specialist - Overnights

Company:  Catholic Charities of the Dioscese of Albany
Location: Albany
Closing Date: 30/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Job DescriptionCommunity Maternity Services (CMS), an agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, is committed to providing a continuum of services for children, families and pregnant and parenting adolescents. We strive to empower clients to reach their full potential by providing them with resources for accessing health, educational and social services.CMS is currently hiring TWO (2) Part-Time Overnights (20 hours) Youth Specialists to work in our Heery Center for Young Families. The Heery Center is a residential program of Community Maternity Services.Job Summary:Work with pregnant and parenting adolescents and their infants/children, children with mental health and/or behavioral concerns or pregnant and parenting youth, some of whom are experiencing the challenges of homelessnessWork with children and adolescents in a residential setting. Our residential programs run 24 hours a day/7 days a weekBe a part of a Therapeutic TeamAdvocate for youth in a variety of settings and systemsTransporting clients and household duties such as laundry, cleaning and cookingYouth Specialist Part-Time Overnights Minimum Salary: $17.00/hourYouth Specialist Part-Time Overnights Maximum Salary: $19.00/hourYouth Specialist: Part-Time Overnights (20 hours)Qualifications:High School diploma or GEDValid NYS driver's licenseCompleting TCI and once trained, executing all aspects of TCI including physical interventionsAvailable to attend all required trainings, in-services, staff meetings and weekly supervisions, many of which may take place outside of your scheduled shiftMinimum of 2 years experience working with children & adolescents in a residential settingRecognize the effects of trauma on children/adolescents and respond as a member of the Therapeutic TeamBe able to lift up to 40 lbs.; demonstrate a full range of motion; be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time; and be able to walk up and down stairs as necessaryBenefits:Health/Dental/Life InsuranceRetirement planning optionsTuition ReimbursementGenerous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc)Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity EmployerApplicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)Requirements

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