Make a difference in the lives of 7 young women, 16-19 years of age, who live in our Transition Home. Applicants must be female and interested in working with female teens. You will be the only staff working during the shift. Must be willing to work the grave (midnight to 8 a.m.) shift, Monday-Thursday or On-call filling in for planned and unplanned absences.

• Use your skills to develop rapport with young women to create a safe, nurturing environment that will offer stabilization, encourage self sufficiency and independence,and provide support to move toward a healthier life style.
• Oversee activities of residents to ensure their: safety; well-being; participation in the program; and compliance with guidelines.
• Engage with clients in an age and gender appropriate fashion.
• Provide education, including, but not limited to community resources; hygiene; harm reduction; self sufficiency and independent living skills; substance abuse and addiction recovery.
• Manage difficult client behaviors by encouraging adherence to expectations.
• Assess medical emergencies, provide CPR and First Aid, and coordinate medical services as needed.
• Ensure safe environment for staff and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in social services or psychology and one year of work experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to enforce rules.
• Previous experience with teens, strongly preferred.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Microsoft office skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid drivers license and good driving record
• Ability to pass a background screening and drug test.

32 hours per week -- Grave (midnight to 8 a.m.) shift, Monday-Thursday.
On-call -- Fill in as needed for staff taking scheduled and unscheduled time off.

Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick, and holiday pay; 403b retirement plan with employer match.

$11.00 per hour
$1.00 per hour shift differential for graves

Apply on the career page of our website:  www.voaut.org/careers

EOE / Veteran / Disabled