About this opportunity
Valley Youth House lists this Youth Advisor opportunity in fountain hill, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About the Job
Youth Advisor
PT - Youth Advisor - Youth Advisor - Sundays - 8am - 4pm with flexibility with shifts, including weekends, evenings & occasional overnights
Essential Functions of the Youth Advisor:
To provide quality supervision to assigned clients during assigned shifts, evenings, overnights, and weekends. This includes being on-site, engaging clients, planning activities and supporting client life skills. Successfully engage clients in implementing their individual plan and using positive youth development, trauma informed and culturally appropriate frameworks.
Oversee site maintenance/cleanliness in compliance with program, county, state and federal regulations and private grant requirements, as applicable; responsible for timely submission of follow-up paperwork.
Address and report any crisis or critical incident as defined by agency and/or county, state, or federal regulations according to the agency's formalized practice and protocols, including completing preliminary safety plans.
Attend both external and internal agency training and workshops; complete and pass all required training hours and annual training as set forth in the funder and licensing regulations.
Minimal Qualifications for the Youth Advisor: A high school diploma or GED required, combined with one-year of experience working with adolescents is preferred, lived experience will be considered.
Successful team members are creative thinkers, are flexible in their approaches to people and projects, and are capable of working with diverse groups of the population.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license including vehicle insurance and inspection on any vehicle used for daily work and transportation of clients.
Must receive a passing score on annual motor vehicle clearance to be eligible to operate agency vehicles.
Ability to navigate stairs is highly preferred (as some locations are not always handicap accessible).
Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e., Microsoft Windows software); familiarity with the Google Suite is desired.
Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.
Physical Requirements for the Youth Advisor: Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Constantly.
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally.
Moving from one worksite to another. X Occasionally.
Ability to navigate stairs. X Constantly.
If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.
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