Youth Specialist - Full Time

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany

Posted about 2 months ago

Full Time

Albany, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Youth Specialist provides personal care, supervision, and safety monitoring for clients and their children within a residential setting. They also implement house rules and facilitate formal and informal group living experiences to support resident adjustment.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in a related field. You are responsible for providing direct care and supervision to clients, implementing program activities, and ensuring the safety and well-being of residents.

Job Description

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? 🚀 

Join us in our mission as a Youth Specialist at Catholic Charities of Community Maternity Services. 

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do. 

At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger!

As the Youth Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through: 

  • Provide proper personal care, scheduling and supervision to ensure the health, welfare and safety of clients and, if appropriate, their children.
  • Plan and implement a well-balanced residential program of formal and informal group living experiences with the residents.
  • Work as a member of the residential staff to ensure continuity of residential care.
  • Implement house rules and program policies with clients.
  • Assess residents’ overall participation and adjustment in the residential program.

Youth Specialist Minimum Pay Rate: $17.00

Youth Specialist Maximum Pay Rate: $21.00

Youth Specialist Schedule: Evening Shift --- Mon - Fri 3:30PM - 11:30PM with alternating weekends

                               Overnight shift --- Tues - Sat 11:30PM - 7:30AM


Qualifications: 

  •  High School Diploma or GED
  • 1 year experience in related field, 1-3 years preferred

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits: 

  • For benefit-eligible positions: 
    • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance 
    • Retirement planning options 
    • Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day) 
    • Click here to view the benefit brochure
  • A diverse and inclusive work environment 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.) 
  • Exciting referral bonuses 
  • Ongoing training and development 
  • Recognition and Awards 
  • Career Growth 
  • A collaborative team culture 

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest. 

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: 

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights 

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) 

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany

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