Youth Specialist (Multiple Openings - FT, PT, Per Diem)
hace 7 meses
Albany
Job Description Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? ???? Join us in our mission as a Youth Specialist & Child Care Worker at Catholic Charities of Community Maternity Services. We are hiring Youth Specialists at both the Heery and Farano Centers to support youth in a structured, supportive, and therapeutic environment. These are ongoing openings, and we welcome applicants for full-time, part-time, and per diem roles. Shifts vary and may include days, evenings, overnights, and weekends. As the Youth Specialist & Child Care Worker, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through: • Provide daily care, supervision, and emotional support to residents and their children (if applicable), • Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all residents at all times, • Supervise youth during visits with family members or identified visitors, following Family Plans and case plans, • Plan and implement a balanced daily routine and group living experiences, • Provide coverage at any CMS residential program as assigned, • Transport clients to school, medical appointments, court dates, visitation, or other activities Youth Specialist & Child Care Worker Minimum Salary: $ 17.00/hour Youth Specialist & Child Care Worker Maximum Salary: $ 21.00/hour Youth Specialist & Child Care Worker Schedule: Please see below Current Openings Include????Heery Center ????Farano Center Both Programs1 Full-Time Evening (Sunday–Thursday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM) 2 Full-Time Evening (Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM; includes alternating weekends) Per Diem opportunities available, with preference for evening and/or weekend availability.1 Full-Time Evening (Sunday–Thursday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM) 1 Full-Time Overnight (Sunday–Wednesday, 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM) 1 Part-Time Overnight (Thursday–Saturday, 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM) 2 Part-Time Day (Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM) Weekend Warrior Shifts: • Saturday AM (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM), • Sunday AM (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM), • Sunday PM (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM) Note: During the interview process, hiring managers will discuss your availability, experience, and shift preferences to identify the best fit. Candidates new to direct care may start in a per diem role to build experience. Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED, • 1 - 3 years of experience of working with a diverse population, • Valid driver's license, • Must remain awake and alert during entire shift, including overnight, • Must remain on shift until next shift arrives and is briefed, • Must work holiday and weeks when part of the regular schedule We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits: * For benefit-eligible positions: * Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance * Retirement planning options * Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day) * A collaborative work environment * Employee Assistance Program * Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.) * Exciting referral bonuses * Ongoing training and development * Recognition and Awards * Career Growth * A collaborative team culture Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)