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Job description
Overview
As one of Nebraska's leading child-serving organizations, CEDARS helps children and youth achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. We provide programs and services that help kids and families navigate challenges, strengthen connections, and build brighter futures.
Guided by the belief that every child deserves safety, support, and the opportunity to thrive, we work alongside families, foster parents, community partners, and supporters to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and youth.
At CEDARS, we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, and where everyone feels like their identities are embraced and valued. When we practice empathy, and celebrate the diverse perspectives of our employees, it fuels innovation and creates an environment where we can attract a broad range of candidates and our employees are empowered to do their best work.
Job Skills / Requirements
Reports To: Assistant Program Director
Classification: Non-Exempt
Rate of Pay: $15.75/hour
Schedule: Flexible hours will vary based on the employee's availability and the needs of the programs and may include day, evening, weekend and overnight hours. A minimum of 24 hours a month, 4 of these hours completed on Saturdays or Sundays. Also attend monthly staff meetings.
Additionally looking for coverage on Wednesdays from 12:30pm-2:30pm
Job Summary
The Relief Youth Specialist (RYS) Program provides additional staff to support our Pioneers Center. RYS staff offer shift coverage during absences of direct care staff.
Responsibilities
Cover shifts for direct care staff within our Pioneers Center when they need time off
Maintain safety of youth, most often between ages of 12-18
Provide transportation to and from school, appointments, activities or visits
Daily documentation of youth in care
Engage youth in life skills, educational activities and outings
Provide support during crisis intervention and structure for youth
Facilitate educational groups addressing job readiness, wellness, social skills, and community service
Create and maintain positive relationships with youth, families and program staff
Requirements Must be 21 years of age of older
High School Diploma or GED required
Passion for helping youth in crisis and understand how trauma impacts youth development
Enjoy working collaboratively with other team members and professionals in the agency
Strong written and verbal communication skills
You have a valid driver's license with a good driving record
Education Requirements (All)
High School Diploma or GED Required
Additional Information / Benefits
As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverages
flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts
personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
retirement plan up to 5% company match
life & long-term disability insurance
employee assistance program
wellness and engagement program
early childhood childcare discount
opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired
shift differentials for overnight hours worked and holidays
mileage reimbursement
extensive training and professional development opportunities
This is a Temporary / Seasonal position
Worksite address
lincoln, NE, 68511, US
Who can apply
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