Youth Care Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: Children Square Campus - Council Bluffs, IA 51503  Youth Care Specialist Starting pay at $20/hour Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM About CSI Our story begins in Omaha in 1892, when, due to epidemics, poverty and the difficulties of pioneer life, many children were left in need of parental care. CSI met the need in a revolutionary way – putting the well-being of children first and working to be a voice for the voiceless. We seek to champion children and families by providing the mental, emotional and physical spaces they need to feel empowered and to thrive. Child Saving Institute (CSI) is looking for someone who has a mind full of wonder and a heart-filled desire to make a difference! We’re on a mission to champion what’s best for each child and family. As a Youth Care Specialist I, you'll be an essential part of our Emergency Shelter Services team. Your responsibilities would include maintaining safe, visual supervision of children and youth ages 0–19, upholding the structure and therapeutic environment of the program, building genuine and respectful relationships with the youth in our care, and keeping accurate documentation across each shift. In short, our Youth Care Specialist I will help create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where youth in crisis can heal, grow, and build the life skills they need to thrive What makes CSI special… GROWTH — ongoing training, CPI certification, and clear pathways to grow within Residential Services FUN — connect with youth through shared activities like basketball, swimming, fishing, and team outings IMPACT — join a team that's been championing Omaha's most vulnerable children and families since 1892   Here’s who we are looking for… Someone who: Has a positive and reliable work ethic Holds experience working with children and families, especially children at risk or in residential care Can maintain attentive supervision of youth and follow a structured program schedule Builds genuine, respectful, therapeutic relationships and remains calm, patient, and non-judgmental under pressure Qualifications Do you think you’d be a good fit for this role? Ideally, you are: A high school graduate or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred) Experienced in Human Services with at-risk children and/or residential work (strongly preferred) At least 21 years of age, with a motor vehicle record of 3 points or less and proof of active auto insurance Comfortable completing CPI (crisis intervention) training and staying alert and engaged through shifts of up to 10–12 hours A strong written and verbal communicator who can maintain confidential information appropriately Bonus Points Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field Prior experience with CPI or other crisis-intervention training Bilingual or experience working with culturally and socioeconomically diverse families What You’ll Get: Medical, dental and vision insurance options Paid vacation and sick accruals 10 paid holidays per year 401(k) matching up to 5% and fully vested right away Referral Bonuses Tuition reimbursement Discounted, On-Site Childcare Tuition Birthing (up to 6 weeks) & non-birthing (up to 2 weeks) leave at full pay The opportunity to be a part of a forward-thinking culture! Be a positive influence on young lives and apply today! Child Saving Institute provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, Nebraska, or Iowa law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, and termination. Reasonable Accommodation: CSI is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, contact Human Resources. Background Check: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including criminal history and central/abuse registry checks, and (for driving-eligible positions) a motor vehicle record check, consistent with state licensing requirements for staff working directly with children and youth. Work Authorization: All new hires must provide documentation establishing identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9) as required by federal law. Drug-Free Workplace: CSI maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with agency policy and applicable licensing standards.     Qualifications