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Youth Care Specialist – Emergency Shelter Jobs in Springfield, MO at KVC Health Systems
KVC Missouri Ozark Family Resource Center – Emergency Shelter: Springfield, MO
Compensation: $15-$17 per hour, based on experience and education.
Join our team with full-time and part-time opportunities available!
Job Summary:
The Youth Care Specialist (YCS) is responsible for tending to the physical and emotional needs of children and youth residing in the Ozark Family Resource Center – Emergency Shelter. The YCS fosters a supportive and safe group living environment, ensuring that all clients receive the care and attention they need during their stay.
Job Summary
Provide for the physical and emotional needs of clients, including:
Provide daily supervision and care to children and youth in the shelter.
Attend to the physical needs of clients, including meals, hygiene, and healthcare requirements.
Offer emotional support, helping clients manage stress and trauma.
Facilitate a healthy group living experience:
Creating a positive and supportive environment
Maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing environment within the shelter.
Ensure adherence to shelter rules and policies, addressing any behavioral issues with appropriate interventions
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalency
Class E driver’s license with good driving record
Strong customer service focus
Excellent time management
Oral and written communication skills
Word, Excel, and e-mail applications proficiency
Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).
At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 82 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.
Title: Youth Care Specialist – Emergency Shelter
Company: KVC Health Systems
Location: Springfield, MO
