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Youth Care Specialist - Emergency ShelterKVC Health Systems • MO - Springfield, Springfield, MO, US
Youth Care Specialist - Emergency Shelter

Youth Care Specialist - Emergency Shelter

KVC Health Systems • MO - Springfield, Springfield, MO, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$17.00 hourly
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

KVC Missouri Ozark Family Resource Center - Emergency Shelter: Springfield, MO

Compensation: $17-$20.65 per hour, based on experience and education.
Schedule: Part-Time Evening Shift + Weekend availbility
Hours: 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Job Summary:

The Youth Care Specialist is responsible for tending to the physical and emotional needs of children and youth residing in the Ozark Family Resource Center - Emergency Shelter. The YCS fosters a supportive and safe group living environment, ensuring that all clients receive the care and attention they need during their stay.

Job Summary

Provide for the physical and emotional needs of clients, including:

  • Provide daily supervision and care to children and youth in the shelter.
  • Attend to the physical needs of clients, including meals, hygiene, and healthcare requirements.
  • Offer emotional support, helping clients manage stress and trauma.

Facilitate a healthy group living experience:

  • Creating a positive and supportive environment
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing environment within the shelter.
  • Ensure adherence to shelter rules and policies, addressing any behavioral issues with appropriate interventions

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalency
  • Class E driver's license with good driving record
  • Strong customer service focus
  • Excellent time management
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Word, Excel, and e-mail applications proficiency

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.

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