Foundation 2 Crisis Services Youth Shelter Position
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Location: Foundation 2 Youth Shelter, Cedar Rapids, IA
Hours:
Sunday-Tuesday 1:30p-11:30p, Wednesday 12:00p-10:00pAbout Foundation 2 Crisis Services Foundation 2 Crisis Services is a mission-driven, non-profit organization that provides critical crisis intervention and prevention services across Iowa. We operate a 24/7 crisis center, including phone, text, and chat services. We also operate an emergency youth shelter, mental health support groups, community-based crisis programs, training, and more. We have been saving lives for over 50 years. Join our team today! Overview of the RoleEnsure that clients are being cared for in a Trauma Informed environment using positive youth development. Ensure implementation of program goals including, but not limited to, role modeling positive interactions, demonstrating appropriate boundaries, demonstrating the ability to manage a group. Supervising Youth Specialists. Ensure that staff onboarding, training, and continuing education are provided to Youth Specialists. Maintain documentation and report any disciplinary actions using the Progressive Discipline Standard Operating Procedure. On-Call staff member for the shelter program for a week at a time in a rotation amongst all leadership (approximately every 7 weeks but subject to change with the needs of shelter). Responding in a timely manner (within 30 minutes) to any calls for client placement in the shelter program.
Benefits:
The annual base salary range for this position is $19 per hour, plus our generous benefit package of $12,000 per year. Flexible benefit dollars can be used toward medical insurance and other benefits. Funds not used for benefits will be added to your paycheck as taxable income. To learn more about the Foundation 2 benefit package visit: https://bit.ly/F2Benefits $1000 sign-on bonus. Generous paid time off, including two mental wellness days and one floating holiday. Company provided accrued short-term leave Retirement plans with Foundation 2 Crisis Services' matching contributions.
Who You Are:
Client-centered. You are dedicated and passionate about working with individuals in crisis. You know it is an honor to be trusted to support people at their most vulnerable. Compassionate. You have compassion for clients and a willingness to understand and exercise trauma-informed care practices. Quick thinking. You recognize that you will often have multiple irons in the fire at once and will be challenged to manage competing priorities. Organized. – You possess strong organizational skills and can oversee daily responsibilities. Role model and leader. You are a mentor and compassionate leader who is excited about supporting staff and colleagues. Flexible. You understand people are complicated and solutions with often require a team approach.
What You'll Do:
Ensure that clients are being cared for in a Trauma Informed environment using positive youth development. Ensure implementation of program goals including, but not limited to, role modeling positive interactions, demonstrating appropriate boundaries, demonstrating the ability to manage a group. Supervising Youth Specialists. Ensure that staff onboarding, training, and continuing education are provided to Youth Specialists. Maintain documentation and report any disciplinary actions using the Progressive Discipline Standard Operating Procedure. On-Call staff member for the shelter program for a week at a time in a rotation amongst all leadership (approximately every 7 weeks but subject to change with the needs of shelter). Responding in a timely manner (within 30 minutes) to any calls for client placement in the shelter program. What You NeedHigh school diploma or equivalent Experience working with at-risk youth required AA degree or BA degree in a related field preferred Previous supervisor experience preferred High comfort with computers with ability to type quickly and multi-task Excellent writing and grammar skills Valid driver's license and be insurable by the agency auto insurance policy Pass all background checks completed by Foundation 2 Crisis Services Live in Iowa; within 50 miles of Cedar Rapids, IA Submit copy of college degree or transcript as required by licensure for personnel file Be at least 21 years of age Successfully complete required trainings within required time periods Complete a physical exam prior to the beginning of employment and every three (3) years thereafter Be free of communicable diseases as determined by a physician Experience in crisis services preferred Supervisory experience preferred. Experience working with and compassion for at-risk youth preferred Education or training in trauma-informed care is preferred Experience in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques preferred Knowledge/experience working in the mental health, substance use, and/or problem gambling field preferred Your Application We're excited to hear from you! No inquiries by phone. All questions will be answered during an initial virtual interview. Resumes, applications, and cover letter accepted until position filled. Foundation 2 Crisis Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
