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Job DetailsJob Location: 12R22 - Bentonville, AR 72713Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolJob Shift: NightJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesTHE POSITION:
Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter seeks an individual to serve as Youth Care Specialist to play a key role in the day-to-day direct care and supervision of residents while embracing and upholding our mission and values.

Shifts

Days - 7a - 3p Monday - Friday

Swing - 3p - 11p Monday - Friday

Nights - 11p -7a Sunday - Thursday

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Actively supervises and interacts with residents at all times while documenting and communicating with Case Managers and Team Leaders concerns and feedback in regards to each resident

Actively participates in promoting health development, behavior management, learning and overall individual success with each resident

Actively engages with residents in their daily activities, developing positive relationships that supports residents in meeting their goals

Works in collaboration with Case Managers, Counseling Staff and Education to meet the overall needs of each resident

Transports residents to/from community activities and medical appointments, as assigned

Attends and participates in required trainings aimed at understanding and applying child and adolescent development principles

Models and promotes positive relationship-building and interactions between residents and staff

Adheres to all shelter policies and procedures as set forth by federal and state guidelines as well as by the direction of our Board of Directors and Executive Director

Demonstrates and promotes diversity and cultural competency with residents and staff

Sets, maintains and communicates appropriate personal and professional boundaries with peers, support staff, volunteers, supervisors and other professionals.

Attends all meetings, trainings and other events as required

Other duties as assigned

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

Twenty-one years of age or older

High School diploma or equivalent required

Physical stamina and agility required to care for active children and youth

Physical ability to use authorized techniques for management of aggressive behaviors

Must pass all criminal history, child maltreatment and background checks

Must pass pre-employment drug screening

Valid driver’s license, proof of personal automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record required to drive shelter vehicle and/or for shelter business

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with children in crisis

Experience exercising Trust Based Relational Intervention and Conscious Discipline

Relevant college courses or college degree (e.g., Education, Social Work, Human Services, etc)

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

Basic knowledge with Microsoft Office and other database programs

Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to: computers, telephone systems, calculators, and copiers

Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills

Flexibility, reliability, and self-motivation

Ability demonstrate professionalism, interpersonal skills and strong communication

WORKING CONDITIONS

Potential for unpredictable resident behavior

Tasks may involve walking, standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching and lifting for long periods of time, both indoors and outdoors

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

Cleaning as directed

Physical exposure to communicable disease/contagions