Residential Youth Care Specialist (Full Time) (42K – 46K) (Full Benefits)

This position supports Wrenn House, our crisis, homeless, and run-away shelter.
It is full-time, non-exempt (hourly), and pays between 42K-46K annually, with full benefits.
We offer a generous benefits program that is outlined in the main career page.

Come join a dynamic non-profit that is committed to serving youth in our community!

Title: Residential Youth Care Specialist

Reports To: Wrenn House Director

Department: Wrenn House

Hours: 2-10PM

Location: 908 West Morgan Street, Raleigh NC 27606

Summary: Provides direct care support to youth in-crisis while in a residential setting.

Provides direct care and case management as outlined in program policies and procedures, including but not
limited to: responding to crisis calls, conducting initial screenings and facilitating admissions, discharges and
aftercare.

• Responsible for school transportation and general transportation needs of youth in care

• Administer medication in accordance to agency policies

• Provides shift change transition communication

• Provides leave coverage as needed and rotates on-call responsibilities

• Leads program’s meal preparation activities ensuring that prepared meals/snacks are balanced and youth are engaged in planning/preparation

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders from the systems that impact program youth

• Complies with all record management requirements

• Data entry

• Assists with facility maintenance as needed

• Expends agency funds as directed and maintains all required documentation

• Provides support in the coordination and delivery of recreational and life skills activities

• Completes all required trainings

• Participates in agency outreach and fundraising events

• Demonstrates a willingness to assist in other agency programs as needed

• Acts as a custodian and demonstrates responsible and ethical use of agency properties and facilities

• Displays sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

• Strives to embody the agency’s Code of Ethics while working towards the agency’s mission

• Learns and demonstrates Agency-wide Competencies including the areas of consumer and community relationships, continuous individual and agency-wide improvement, vision, purpose, respect, teamwork, and positive leadership

• Learns, develops, and models Positive Youth Development core competencies resulting in capacity to contribute to the mission of Haven House Services and be a resource to our youth and families, other partner organizations, and our community
Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of the NC Juvenile Court System and local community resources

• Experience with client documentation and file management

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record

• Personal vehicle for use in conducting home visits and/or transporting clients in the event agency vehicles are not available

• Proof of current/valid car insurance

• Acceptable background report

• Negative drug screen results

• Occasional morning and weekend hours required

• Culture of care and wellness in the office

• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions

• Potential exposure to bloodborne and/or airborne pathogens