• Administer medication to assigned youth in compliance with regulations.
• Oversee site maintenance/cleanliness in compliance with program, county, state and federal regulations and private grant requirements, as applicable; responsible for timely submission of follow-up paperwork.
• Represent the program and agency in a professional manner and maintain positive community relationships in a proactive manner.
• Clear and effective communication with the case manager, supervisor, and parent/guardians as required during shifts.
• Participation in on-call rotations as required by program area (May be N/A for some programs).
• Participate in weekly supervision with a direct supervisor and be prepared with an agenda.
• Effectively utilize CSEC training to identify potential indicators of exploitation and use preventative therapeutic interventions as required.
• Attend quarterly training related to trauma informed care and human trafficking.

• Understand and adhere to Valley Youth House policies, practices, and procedures.
• Build genuine relationships that support families, ensure safe places, and help youth achieve their desired futures.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings.
• Timely and accurate completion of personnel materials (ie. time sheets, monthly credit card report, etc.).
• Complete other related tasks as appropriate or assigned.
• Must be available to work nights and/or weekends

• An individual 21 years of age or older, with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of the independent living program. Candidates with lived experience.
• Possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
• Display organizational skills and be highly adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.
• Successful team members are creative thinkers, are flexible in their approaches to people and projects, and are capable of working with diverse groups of the population.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license including vehicle insurance and inspection on any vehicle used for daily work and transportation of clients.
• Must receive a passing score on annual motor vehicle clearance to be eligible to operate agency vehicles.
• Ability to navigate stairs is highly preferred (as some locations are not always handicap accessible).
• Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software); familiarity with the Google Suite is desired.
• Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.
• Minimum of high school diploma or GED required, combined with one-year of experience working with adolescents are preferred, lived experience will be considered.

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: X Occasionally
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: X Occasionally
• Moving from one worksite to another: X Occasionally

The list of essential/key functions/duties, as outlined herein, is intended to be all-inclusive of the tasks performed within this position. It is not necessarily descriptive of all functions/duties within the position. The omission of a function/duty does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein, other duties may be assigned.

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k Benefits and employer match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition assistance, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.

Valley Youth House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Valley Youth House reserves the right to perform periodic record checks in order to comply with the program, local, state & federal.