$2,000 SIGNING BONUS!
Make a Difference: Support Youth in Crisis at a Unique Therapeutic Shelter
CommUnity Crisis Services seeks passionate and dedicated Youth Advocates to join our innovative program at the Healing Prairie Farm! This therapeutic environment combines nature and evidence-based practices to empower youth facing homelessness, trauma, and mental health challenges. In this rewarding role, you will play a crucial part in providing initial mental health and basic medical screening for youth in crisis.
Responsibilities:
- Mental Health Screening: Welcome and engage clients, collect relevant information about their crisis, and perform necessary screenings (suicide risk, homicide risk, self-injurious behavior, etc.).
- Crisis Counseling: De-escalate client crises, provide trauma-informed counseling, and establish therapeutic relationships.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate with community partners to arrange appropriate levels of care and build strong resource networks.
- Information & Reports: Maintain detailed client records, prepare documentation, and contribute to program reports.
- Flexibility & Collaboration: Adapt to different situations, utilize various counseling styles, and contribute to teamwork.
Schedule:
- Sunday-Tuesday 8pm-8am (last shift ending Wednesday at 8am)
- Total of 36 hours weekly; this is a full-time fully benefitted role.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in human services with 2 years of experience in mental health counseling, behavioral health intervention, or youth services.
- Effective communication and counseling skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working with youth and trauma-informed practices.
- Familiarity with suicide risk screening.
- Crisis intervention and suicide prevention/postvention skills.
- Familiarity with community resources and diverse populations.
- Ability to prioritize, work independently, and write reports.
- Bilingualism in Spanish, Arabic, French, or Swahili (highly desired).
- Personal attributes like professionalism, dedication, teamwork, and a positive attitude.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary ($21-$22 per hour).
- Comprehensive full-time benefits package, including:
- Health insurance: Wellmark Blue Cross ($74 per pay period for employee, CommUnity pays $400 per month towards dependent coverage).
- Dental insurance: Delta Dental ($1 per pay period for employee).
- Retirement savings: CommUnity matches up to 6% of employee salary after six months of service, vesting immediately at 100% after 6 months.
- Life/AD&D insurance: 100% paid by CommUnity
- Long-term disability: 100% paid by CommUnity
- Paid time off: 4 weeks accrued in the 1st year, plus 8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly, 2 floating holidays annually, 9 paid holidays throughout the year.
- Some benefits also available on pro-rated basis to part-time staff.
- Unique and rewarding work environment in a therapeutic farm setting.
- Make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable youth!
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join our dedicated team at CommUnity Crisis Services!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person