Youth Program Specialist II - YRTC Kearney - Overnights - FT And PT

The Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney is looking for dedicated Teammates to work the overnight shift, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Full Time and Part Time available. This position offers fantastic benefits, competitive wage, and a great shift if you are a student, have responsibilities during the day, or prefer to work during the night. Who We Are: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is a state agency that, "Helps People Live Better Lives" every day encompassing our several divisions; Children and Family Services (CFS) includes our Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC-K) at Kearney. YRTC-K helps youth live better lives through effective services, giving youth the chance to become law-abiding citizens. For more information on YRTC: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/YRTC-Facilities.aspx DHHS State of Nebraska values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics.

Location of position: YRTC-K 2802 30th Ave. Kearney, NE 68845

Work schedule: 10 PM to 6 AM shifts available. Shifts include weekends and holidays

Are you a Team Player, committed to making a difference in the lives of Nebraska Youth? Want to be a part of the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney Mission - Helping youth live better lives through effective services? The YRTC in Kearney has great opportunities for Youth Program Specialists - providing life skill training, recreational activities, and safety and treatment services to youth at the YRTC-K. Youth Program Specialists earn $17.00/hour plus shift differential. Our employees receive excellent benefits that include health insurance, retirement, and paid leave. In addition, many of our jobs are eligible for student loan forgiveness. As a Youth Program Specialist II working the overnight shift, you will supervise youth as they sleep, respond to youth who needs assistance, and help youth get up in the morning and prepare for their day. In addition, you will document behavior, respond to crisis situations, and serve as a role model to the youth. May be required to transport youth. Work will include physical stamina/strength, standing, walking, and occasional lifting and the ability to physically intervene if needed. Other Youth Program Specialist positions available on the 2 PM to 10 PM shift as well.

REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED: Coursework/training in; social work, criminal justice, counseling and guidance, human development and the family, psychology, mental health care, education, social/behavioral sciences, human services or related area; OR Experience in: child or youth care, teaching, foster care delinquency prevention, juvenile court systems, community work related to children and youth, behavioral health systems, patient care, nursing or other areas involving contact or interaction with youth or families.