Job Opening: Direct Youth Care Staff

38 HOUR OVERNIGHT SHIFTThursday 10PM-8AMFriday 10PM-8AMSaturday 10PM-8AMSunday 12AM-8AM Under direct supervision of the Program Manager, is responsible for providing for the care, guidance, and supervision of up to 12 male adolescents within prescribed program policies. Specific duties include the following: scheduling and documenting all youth appointments; maintaining prescriptions; insuring resident's files maintain required records; shopping for groceries and household items; maintaining service rosters; reconcile petty cash; insure the home and van are maintained; provide transportation to youth as necessary; preparing and documenting nutritious and well balanced meals; supervising and monitoring household chores; providing personal and crisis related counseling and social skills training; maintaining daily logs of events and resident's behaviors; attending staff meetings/ training sessions; and resolving milieu disruption issues.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Prior experience working with troubled, delinquent, and or severely emotionally disturbed youth. A working knowledge of adolescent behavior and needs. Ability to communicate and relate with youth of diverse backgrounds, staff, social service agencies, and the community at large; to organize one's time efficiently and wisely; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Demonstrated problem solving skills. A High School Degree or its equivalent is required, and some pertinent post high school education is preferred but not mandatory. OR Any combination of education and relevant/reasonable experience.Must have a valid Montana Driver’s License. Applicants are subject to child protection, criminal background, and driving record checks. Any adverse reports/findings will disqualify you for employment.Job Types: Full-timePay: From $15.00 per hour with .50 differential for overnight shiftsExpected hours: 38 per weekBenefits:401(k)Health, Dental, Vision insurancePaid time off