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The mission of Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter is to provide a safe haven, high-quality care and hope for the future to children who have been abandoned, abused or neglected.
The Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter is seeking passionate, dependable and energetic individuals to help make a difference in the lives of the children who need it the most. Applicants must be 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent; as well as satisfactory complete maltreatment and criminal background checks and drug screenings. Prefer experience in human services or related field and/or advanced degree or certification in the human services field. See full job description below.
To apply, please visit our website nwacs.org
Starting pay is $10.00 - $10.50 per hour.
$0.50/hour differential for evening shift (3:15 pm - 11:30 pm), every other weekend work required, days off during the week fluctuate.
$1.00/hour differential for night shift. (11:15 pm - 7:30 am), option of Thursday into Friday night through Monday into Tuesday night OR Tuesday into Wednesday night through Saturday into Sunday night.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Since opening in 1993, the Children's Shelter has cared for more than 8,500 children in crisis from throughout the state of Arkansas. Our capacity of 48 beds, state-of-the-art complex, on-site school and on-site counseling services make us unique among children's emergency shelters in Arkansas and our region. The combination of these features creates a stable, secure and loving environment where the hurts that children have experienced can begin to heal.
OUR VALUES:
Compassion: Recognize and meet the needs of children with respect, sensitivity and unconditional love; Excellence: Set the standard for high-quality service to children by performing above the expected;
Integrity: Strive with our words and actions to be worth of the trust placed in us.
THE 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 Supervisors 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
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 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
This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.
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