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Youth & Family Services in El Reno, OK is in need of a Youth Development Specialist to work in our Intergenerational/Independent Living Program. This program assists young adults ages 18-22 transitioning out of shelters/homelessness and leads them down the path of being successful young adults living independently. YFS is a fast-growing nonprofit organization who works to provide support for children, youth, and families in our community.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Coordinate with partner organizations, community organizations, individuals, and YFS staff to increase volunteer and community involvement of activities.

· Develop calendar of events to include physical, emotional, social, financial and overall healthy lifestyle. To include activities as needed.

· Help develop and participate in youth advocacy, tutoring, mentoring, case management, and education and vocational counseling.

· Attend seminars and workshops and other training opportunities to increase awareness and increase knowledge.

· Make available, in a timely manner, to data entry personnel appropriate forms and records to compile agency reports and statistics.

· Coordinate with other schools, community organizations and other city resources we serve to meet the basic needs of those within our grant limits.

· Assist with development and implementation of participant/resident life plans and other goal driven paperwork. This will be weekly and ongoing.

· Notify, coordinate and collaborate on all Youth and family Services business or anything that affects job performance.

· Be willing to handle crisis calls for intervention and collaboration.

· Sit in and/or lead weekly groups or outreach programs when needed. Collaborate and discuss outcome and needs.

 

EDUCATION: Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent. Associate or bachelor’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or Behavioral Science Discipline preferred.

EPERIENCE: Minimum of one year’s experience in social work, youth-oriented programs, or child/youth care work.

Please email resumes to hr@yfsok.org or call 405-262-6555 for more information.

Youth Mental Health Counselor

Youth & Family Services, Inc. is currently seeking licensed (or under supervision) mental health therapist to serve adolescents, youth and their families.  Substance Abuse counselors or applicants willing to pursue substance abuse counseling licensure preferred.  All staff are trained in Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI).  Counseling focuses on trauma, crisis intervention, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, social skills, and positive peer and family relationships. We offer CEU opportunities and extended trainings regularly.  LPC and LADC supervision is available in house.  YFS offers a variety of benefits for full-time employees.  We are an approved student loan forgiveness site.

Qualifications:

• Fully Licensed or under supervision as LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LBP, LADC-MH, or a qualifying Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LBHP)
• Experience in and strong interest in serving individuals of all ages and backgrounds
• Experience with Medicaid billing and Current billing contract with Medicaid, or be willing to attain one

To apply or gain additional information please contact or send resume to Misty Huber at hr@yfsok.org or call 405-262-6555.

 

Youth & Family Services in El Reno, Oklahoma is looking for a full-time or part-time Youth Care Specialist to work in our Emergency Children’s Shelter that serves abused and homeless children ages 0-18. We are a fast-growing nonprofit organization who works to provide support for children, youth, and families in our community. Our Emergency Children’s Shelter runs 24 hours a day/365 days a year.

We are in need of a second shift employee who is willing to work the 4 pm to midnight shift and an third shift employee who is willing to work the midnight to 8 am shift.

Duties include but are not limited to providing care and supervision to children/youth in our shelter, providing nutritious meals and snacks for children/youth, interacting with children/youth and following a daily schedule, keeping logs and paperwork up-to-date, and periodically assisting in recreational trips for children/youth.

*We offer overtime pay at time and a half for those working full-time and holiday pay at double time for all employees who work during our allotted holidays.

*We have great benefits and offer any employee working over 24 hours per week Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. We also offer a 403B retirement plan that we match up to 4%.

Email your resume to hr@yfsok.org or call Misty at 405-262-6555.