Job Description
Job Description
Overview
At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to “Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple”. A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock!
We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates scheduling and training for Independent Living Plus Youth Specialists (ILP Youth Specialists) and provides shift coverage as needed. Provides assistance and guidance to youth transitioning between foster care and independent living in Staff Supported Housing (Independent Living Plus program).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create and Maintain schedules of ILP Youth Specialists in Staff Supported Housing
- Provide coverage for 2nd or 3rd shifts as needed when there are position vacancies and coverage cannot be coordinated with existing staff
- Maintain adequate awareness of house operations, house needs, and any staffing issues
- Collaborates and consults with Program Manager/Foster Care Supervisor to administer corrective actions, disciplinary steps and performance management
- Trains new ILP Youth Specialists on job tasks and responsibilities
- May provide direct supervision to ILP Youth Specialists
- Serve as a role model to youth in residence by modeling responsible behaviors, as required
- Provide guidance in daily living skills, including household chores to youth
- Monitor activities of youth to ensure their safety and well-being. Report non-compliance with house rules to the Case Manager
- Maintain communication with youth to ensure adjustment to program expectations
- Participate in “house meetings” to review house rules, plan activities or discuss other needs of house/group
- Participate in treatment planning meeting with each youth as needed or requested
- Communicate implementation of each youth’s Independent Living Plan with Independent Living Coach, Case Manager and other appropriate parties
- Maintain adequate awareness of youth’s activities to ensure the safety of the youth, other residents, staff and the home are maintained
- Report safety hazards and needed repairs within home and grounds to designated Case Manager or Supervisor. Contact Landlord for urgent needs
Qualifications
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
- A High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associates Degree or Bachelor's degree in social services preferred.
- Professional training in social work, social services or child development preferred.
Experience
- Experience working in a group home or residential setting preferred.
- Experience in supervisory role or child welfare setting preferred.
- Experience working with youth preferred.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish (or the Major language of the youth in care) preferred.
Additional Work Requirements
- Valid unrestricted driver’s license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current registration and automobile insurance.
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