Overnight Program Staff - Youth Care

Monitors youth to provide a safe environment overnight.

HIRING BONUS: $1500.00!!

Full-Time (40 hours/week), rotate weekends off

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Provides a safe environment through effective monitoring of the youth and the physical property during overnight hours.

• Works collaboratively with administration in coordinating, prioritizing, and completing duties and consistently adheres to the Youth Rights.
• Maintains a communications network and harmonious working relationship with program staff.
• Documents objective observations of overnight youth activity; records, updates and enters significant information and incidents in required format.
• Carries out assigned tasks, within the scope of training and abilities as directed by the supervisor.
• Notifies appropriate personnel immediately in the incident of a safety issue or a behavioral incident by one of the children in care.
• Monitors youth constantly by remaining awake and alert and circulating between various locations.
• Attends to youth medical and physical conditions through monitoring and notifying appropriate staff when necessary.
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions outside of scheduled working hours.
• Recognizes and prompts youth on appropriate behaviors and skills.
• Utilizes Boys Town vehicle to transport youth as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality and to build and sustain successful, professional relationships.
• Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.
• Strong knowledge of Boys Town Model.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 21 years of age required.
• Available to work flexible hours required.
• Must possess a valid drivers' license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education is preferred.