Only applicants with cover letters and resumes will be reviewed.
Position Overview:
The Weekend Day Shift Worker will provide general supervision to American Indian youth between the ages of sixteen through twenty-one in a small group living setting. The Weekend Day Shift Worker is responsible for facilities management. The Beverley A. Benjamin Youth Lodge is a culturally specific transitional living program for youth that have no parental, substitute, foster or institutional home to which they can safely go. Primary program objectives are to stabilize youth in a safe, culturally supportive environment, address the critical issues/ barriers to resident self-sufficiency and strengthen residents' community and cultural connections.
Hours/Salary: Part-time, non-exempt, no benefits. Shifts vary: 6 hours per shift. (Weekend Day shifts that fall on Sat/Sun 6-hour shifts. Shifts are within the hours of 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Hourly wage TBD.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Responsibilities:
• Directly responsible to the Youth Lodge Program Manager.
• Responsible for facilities management and cleanliness during work hours at the Youth Lodge that include tracking and ensuring youth safe arrival/departure from lodge in evening and morning, monitor Surveillance Camera System.
• Perform primary maintenance duties and upkeep of physical plant in accordance with maintenance schedule and standards, primarily kitchen clean up, dishes, resident laundry, cleaning/organizing the first floor of the house, and occasionally cleaning bathrooms.
• Request Youth Lodge expenditures, including food, supplies, equipment, and other program needs.
• Maintain inventory of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Responsible for enforcing a daily schedule and enforcing facility standards, program policies and procedures.
• Provide information and referral to appropriate systems, agencies, and service providers.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to residents, including conferring with the Youth Lodge Coordinator regarding incidents, behaviors, and general conduct of residents.
• Track and record supplies and food for the program.
• Print and post copies of sign in and out sheet, daily chores, and other documents as needed.
• Attend required program staffing, agency all-staff meetings and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.
Academic Requirements:
A minimum of two years of college in human services, education, psychology or related field. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Four years of direct service experience may substitute for academic requirements.
Experience:
At least two years of experience working with youth and families in a human service setting.
Experience in shelter, group home or other residential program preferred.
Qualifications:
• Must be knowledgeable of the American Indian culture, values, and family systems.
• Must be cognizant of and sensitive to the special needs/issues of American Indians and homeless youth.
• Must possess practical knowledge of larger systems and service providers encountered by youth preparing for independent living.
• Must be cognizant of and sensitive to the needs and issues of youth and youth adults in transition.
• Must demonstrate a chemically healthy lifestyle.
• Must have excellent work record and be able to demonstrate stability, role modeling for Youth Lodge residents.
• Be able to model healthy lifestyles and positive choices to youth.
• Must have excellent organizational, reporting and management skills.
• Must have excellent written and communication skills.
• Must possess working knowledge of youth health, nutrition, and development.
• Must pass an MN DHS Background Check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• American Indian candidates encouraged to apply.
At ADYC We offer for FT staff
- Healthcare benefits- Medical, dental and vision
- HSA
- FSA
- Life ADD
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Accident and critical illness
- 401K
- 14 paid holidays and generous PTO.
You must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ain Dah Yung Center (ADYC) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value our employees for their unique talents and abilities. ADYC’s leadership is devoted to continuing to nurture our positive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions. All employees are valued for their individual differences and the unique contributions that help us achieve our mission. We are committed to our employees’ dignity and well-being and make every effort to provide all employees with a safe and professional work environment. ADYC strives to treat its employees fairly, with respect, and to maintain a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and other offensive or unprofessional behavior. As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in backgrounds and experiences. Come walk with us!
