Youth Care Specialist (PRN & On-site) KS

Position : Youth Care Specialist (PRN & On-Site)

Salary : $17.00 - $21.00 hourly

(Starting salary depends on education and experience)

Job Type : PRN

Available Shifts : (On-site PRN 2nd & 3rd Shifts Monday-Friday and Weekends)

RESPONSIBILITIES : The Youth Care Specialist reports to the Youth Care Specialist Manager and supervises and transports the youth. Youth Care Specialists working the 2nd shift and overnight are responsible for the After-Hours Emergency Phone, triaging incoming calls, problem-solving, and ensuring documentation are completed and entered prior to the end of the shift. The Youth Care Specialist prepares time-sensitive reports such as AWOL and Critical Incident reports per Cornerstones of Care policy and demonstrates awareness and understanding of the cultural and ethnic diversity of the children and families we serve and provide culturally sensitive services.

QUALIFICATIONS : This position requires a high school diploma / GED and at least two years of experience working with youth. Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of work experience in the Child Welfare arena. 1 year of Kansas case management experience they are required. Must be at least 21 years of age and pass a background check, physical, and drug screening. This position also requires a valid driver's license and proof of current vehicle insurance.

BENEFITS : Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes : Paid Holiday, Paid Time Away (unlimited PTO for all benefit-eligible team members), medical / dental / vision; prescriptions; accident and critical illness insurance; pet insurance; short-term disability; long-term disability; term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D); health savings account (HSA); flexible spending account (FSA); retirement (401K); employee assistance program (EAP); YMCA membership discounts; Tuition Reimbursement Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To view a detailed Summary of Benefits please visit our website at www.cornerstonesofcare.org and under the heading "About Us" click on "Join Our Team."

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS :

• Nonviolence -helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose
• Emotional Intelligence -helping to teach emotional management skills
• Social Learning -helping to build cognitive skills
• Open Communication -helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management
• Democracy -helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority
• Social Responsibility -helping to rebuild social connection skills, and establish healthy attachment relationships
• Growth and Change -helping to work through loss and prepare for the future

Questions?

Please contact : Cornerstones of Care, Human Resources Department

8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone : 816-421-9394 Fax : (816) 508-1757

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Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer