Youth Engagement Specialist

Youth Engagement Specialist

Duties:

· Assist with resident transportation as needed.

• Daily on-site support to residents as necessary in collaboration with the Chief Program Officer/Crisis Manager/Human Trafficking Advocate.
• Assist students in accomplishing individual program goals by setting daily routines.

· Assist residents with cooking and/or meal planning.

• Keeping residents accountable for their rotating chores and assist the residents with cleaning and organizing on a daily and weekly basis.
• Perform room and house checks daily.
• Assist residents in preparing homes for tours and Open Houses.

· Perform drug tests of residents when requested by Chief Program Officer or CEO.

• Assist in preparation of family style dinner nights with residents.
• Intervening in crisis; providing support.
• Communicate residents progress to Chief Program Officer.
• Participate in fundraising events.
• Decorate BDCO homes for the holidays.
• Assist in teaching life skills to residents.

Requirements:

• Must embrace the mission of BDCO.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Strong desire / calling to work with residents who come from trauma.
• Desire to teach and equip residents.
• Possesses the ability to exhibit calmness, patience, self-control, empathy, and compassion when working directly with BDCO residents.
• Ability to stay calm and make clear decisions in emergency situations.
• High level of comfort working within an extremely diverse and multicultural environment.
• Possess the skills to work well with residents, staff, board members and volunteers.
• Have the desire to build external relationships.
• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense, and good listening ability.
• Able to climb stairs and remain an active participant in activities of daily living.
• College degree preferred but not required; experience in a social environment strongly encouraged.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overnight shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Midland, TX (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18