Youth Specialist (Full-time) 2nd Shift

Reports to: 2nd Shift Supervisor

Location: Foundation 2 Youth Shelter

Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 1:30p-11:30pAbout Foundation 2 Crisis Services

Schedule: Wednesday 1:30p-11:30p Thursday 1:30p-11:30p Friday 1:30p-11:30p Saturday 1:30p-11:30pBenefitsSalary starting at $17/hour. $1,000 sign-on bonus. $12,000 benefit package that can be utilized for insurance coverage. Unused funds are added to your paycheck as income Generous paid time off, 2 mental health days and 1 floating Holiday are provided, PTO begins accruing immediately Company provided accrued short-term leave Retirement plans with Foundation 2 Crisis Services' matching contributions.

Who you are: Client-centered. You are dedicated and passionate about working with individuals in crisis. You know it is an honor to be trusted to support people at their most vulnerable. Organized. You possess strong organizational skills and can oversee daily responsibilities. Compassionate. You have compassion for clients and a willingness to understand and exercise trauma-informed care practices. Team player. You enjoy working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and are proud to represent your program. Flexible. You understand people are complicated and solutions often require a team approach. Positive. You recognize the power of a positive attitude and have the desire to build positive relationships with coworkers and clients.

What you'll do: Supervise youth in the facility during day-to-day activities, providing safety and security, role modeling appropriate behaviors, and managing a group. Complete daily documentation for clients. Responsible for passing medication (Medication Manager training is available for candidates). Ability to provide crisis stabilization, processing, and de-escalation of youth up to and including physical restraint. Assisting with phone coverage and answering in a timely and professional manner. What you needHS Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience in human services. Associate degree with 1 year of experience in human services. Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience in human services. Comfort using basic computer software. Basic typing and data entry skills. Excellent writing and grammar skills. Valid driver's license and be insurable by the agency auto insurance policy. Pass all background checks completed by Foundation 2 Crisis Services. Submit a copy of college degree or transcript as required by licensure for personnel file. Live in Iowa. Live within 50 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA. Be at least 21 years of age. Successfully complete the required trainings within the required time periods. Complete a physical exam prior to the beginning of employment and every three (3) years thereafter. Be free of communicable diseases as determined by a physician. Experience working with and compassion for at-risk youth preferred. Education or training in trauma-informed care is preferred. Knowledge/experience working in the mental health, substance use, and/or problem gambling field preferred.

Your Application: To join the Foundation 2 Crisis Services team, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@foundation2.org. No inquiries by phone. All questions will be answered during the interview process. Resumes, applications, and cover letter accepted until position filled. Foundation 2 Crisis Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.