Join Our Team

Youth & Family Services, Inc. located in El Reno Oklahoma, strives to provide the best services possible to our clients and their families. We are always interested in speaking with experienced individuals about joining our team. Please send a resume and cover letter to HR@yfsok.org

Current Openings

Youth & Family Services, Inc. is currently seeking a Fatherhood Initiative Specialist to serve fathers in our community by providing training, case management, coaching, mentoring, and other services as needed in a group and individual setting. YFS offers a variety of benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications:

· Must have experience in learning curricula and facilitating group trainings

· Non-profit experience preferred

· Experience in and strong interest in serving individuals of all ages and backgrounds

· Great presentation skills

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or case management certification or other qualifying licensed behavioral health professional preferred

The Youth & Family Services Work Ready Program teaches the necessary skills and provides support to strengthen low-income families and improve their financial stability through work readiness activities and employment. The Administrative & Program Support role is responsible for the administrative operations of the WRO Employment Center, data entry, and organizational tasks.  The position requires strong attention to detail, organization, critical thinking, confidentiality, and dependability.  This role may also join the program activities with participants during training times.

Minimum Qualifications include:  Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or other related field preferred, at least two (2) years of office management experience, Microsoft Office skills, confident to answer incoming phones and in-person questions, and good organizational skills.

For questions, please email HR@yfsok.org or call Misty at 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.

Youth & Family Services is looking for a Community Education Specialist to serve as a member of our Clinical Team. We are a fast-growing nonprofit organization who works to provide support for children, youth, and families in our community. The Community Education Specialist’s primary responsibility is to provide group services, psychoeducation, case management, behavioral health rehabilitative services, coaching, mentoring, and other services as qualified and needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Gather intake information on referrals. Interview client and/or guardian and assess each client to include a psychological, social and educational perspective as appropriate for group participation, educational, and CARS clients.

2. Complete all required paperwork to include obtaining signed parental permission for clinical client.

3. Implement service plan and assist client with achieving treatment goals.

4. Prepare and schedule staffing on each client as needed.

5. Maintain accurate case files on each client; including progress notes, service plans, and assessment forms.

6. Provide youth advocacy, tutoring, mentoring, case management, and behavioral rehab services on a group, individual, and family level.

7. Assume the responsibility for personal development keeping updated on current knowledge, research, and techniques.

8. Attend required workshops relevant to job description and complete required continuing education.

9. Attend agency staff meetings and consultation as directed.

10. Provide flexibility of schedule and location to accommodate clients as needed for their appointments in alignment with agency policy.

11. If sessions are conducted on school property, do so under the direction and cooperation of the school staff in a manner that will not interfere with other major scholastic activities and classes.

12. Maintain client confidentiality at all times to include case files, phone records, verbal communication and all information.

13. Arrange schedule in order to deliver an ideal of 50% hours of direct client services per month. Variances in this number must be approved by the Clinical Coordinator or Operations Director.

14. Attend speaking engagements to represent and educate the community regarding agency and clinical services as needed.

15. Provide travel to clients as a matter of agency business only.

Minimum Qualifications

•Experience completing comprehensive intakes

•Ability to effective speak in small or large-group settings

•Experience providing referral, advocacy, and case management services

•Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field Required

•CMII Certificate preferred or ability to acquire

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

Partner Employers

How partnering with Work Ready Oklahoma benefits employers:

 

  1. Access to a Skilled Workforce – Our comprehensive workshops and coaching equip participants with the skills and knowledge required for today’s job market, offering employers a pool of job-ready candidates. 
  2. Reduced Recruitment Cost – By providing a pool of work-ready individuals, the program can significantly reduce the time and financial resources employers typically invest in the recruitment process. 
  3. Enhanced Community Relationships – Partnering with WRO allows businesses to contribute to community development, enhancing their reputation and brand image. 
  4. Retention Support – WRO focuses on long-term success, offering ongoing support and coaching to WRO participants, which can lead to higher retention rates and a more stable workforce. 

For more information, please contact:

employment@wro-yukon.com

(405) 262-6555

Program Participants

Whether you’re looking for your first job, a better job, or you’re returning to the workforce, we’ve got your back. We provide our program participants with job training workshops, community connections, and ongoing job coaching that give them with the skills and support they need to find, get, and keep the right job.

For more information, please contact:

recruitment@wro-yukon.com

(405) 262-6555

Friends of YFS
Brighten a child’s future in times of crisis by generously donating items from the YFS Wish List! Your donations empower us to provide even better care and support to the young individuals participating in our programs, fostering hope and peace in their lives. We gratefully welcome new or gently used clothing and household items, as well as new hygiene products and undergarments.
Wish List
Brighten a child’s future in times of crisis by generously donating items from the YFS Wish List! Your donations empower us to provide even better care and support to the young individuals participating in our programs, fostering hope and peace in their lives. We gratefully welcome new or gently used clothing and household items, as well as new hygiene products and undergarments.
Foster a Child
We value foster families and understand the commitment that is needed to make a difference in the life of a child. YFS provides support that helps foster children feel loved throughout their foster care experience. We want to help children in our community – stay in their community, so children are matched to a loving foster family in the community!
Volunteer
Volunteering at Youth and Family Services, Inc. is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals and families. Support our mission by contributing your time to create positive change and support the well-being of our community.

Short-Term Family Solutions

Parents in Canadian County may utilize the Caring Center Emergency Shelter for up to 48 hours in a crisis situation. This can often provide the parent and child with the critical time they need to de-escalate and gain a new perspective on a difficult situation.

For further help, please contact:

Shelter Director

(405) 262-6555


Emergency Shelter

Our Caring Center Emergency Shelter provides short-term care in a family like setting for children ages 0-18. On average, the Caring Center supports 100 children each year. These children are offered a place of safety during uncertain and turbulent times. Additionally, counseling services within Youth & Family Services, Inc. may be accessed as necessary, making a difference in assisting these children on their path to healing and recovery.  We are also a designated runaway Basic Center. The Caring Center offers a homelike setting, with plenty of recreational opportunities, in a healthy environment.

For further help, please contact:

Shelter Director

(405) 262-6555

Intergenerational at Intrada

Structured, intentional opportunities for low-income seniors, other vulnerable adults, youth and young adults to connect and bond through shared social, recreational, educational, and volunteer activities.

For further help, please contact:

Youth and Family Services

(405) 262-6555

Transitional Living

The Transitional Living Program provides services for young adults between the ages of 16 – 21 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, including pregnant and young adult parents with their children. The program provides counseling, life skills, education, and mentoring to enable young adults to become more self-sufficient.

 

25 young adults were served through the Transitional Living Programs this past year, and provided with supportive services and long-term housing (18 months). 118 young adults received short-term support including groceries, clothing, transportation, utilities, rent, deposits, mentoring, counseling, life skill classes, and referrals.

For further help, please contact:

Youth & Family Services

(405) 262-6555

Street Outreach

The Street Outreach program provides help for homeless teens and young adults who may not be ready for the structure of a live-in program. Street Outreach provides a place to get a meal, do laundry, take a shower or access a computer.

For further help, please contact:

Youth & Family Services

(405) 262-6555

Respite and Emergency Placements

As a YFS foster family, you can help to provide a temporary home for children between placements or provide respite for other YFS foster families as needed. This additional support for children and foster families leads to better placement stability and successful outcomes for children in care.

For further help, please contact:

Foster Care Staff

(405) 262-6555

fostercare@yfsok.org

Foster Care

As a YFS foster family, you can help to provide a temporary home for children between placements or provide respite for other YFS foster families as needed. This additional support for children and foster families leads to better placement stability and successful outcomes for children in care.

For further help, please contact:

Foster Care Staff 

(405) 262-6555

fostercare@yfsok.org

Outreach Counseling

Outreach counselors move from school to school reaching children and adolescents in three counties with crisis intervention, individual counseling, group counseling, and educational programs. Behavior management consultation is also made available to school personnel. 

 

The Journey of Hope program uses a youth-centered, strengths-based approach to provide young people with positive resources to understand and cope with emotions caused by traumatic situations in a group setting. This program gives young people the opportunity to normalize their emotions and develop positive coping strategies through cooperative play, creative arts and literature.

 

School systems served are Canadian Blaine and Kingfisher counties. 

For further help, please contact:

(405) 262-6555

counseling@yfsok.org

Individual Counseling

YFS’ counseling service is a compassionate haven for individuals seeking support and healing. Specializing in trauma, crisis intervention, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, social skills development, and positive relationship building, we are dedicated to helping youth navigate life’s challenges with resilience and hope. Our counseling provide a safe and understanding environment, guiding troubled youth towards recovery and personal growth.

For further help, please contact:

counseling@yfsok.org

(405) 262-6555

Work Ready Yukon
WRO is aimed at empowering low-income Oklahomans with the skills and support needed to achieve financial stability by helping them obtain and maintain quality employment.
Emergency Shelter by YFSOK, Youth and Family Services
Children’s Emergency Shelter
Provides temporary and emergency shelter to abused and homeless youth ages 0 to 18 that are in DHS or OJA custody, or to families experiencing crisis
Independent Living by YFSOK, Youth and Family Services
Independent Living
Provides services for youth ages 18-21, including life-skills training and housing, to assist them in a successful transition to adulthood
Forest Care by YFSOK, Youth and Family Services
Foster Care
Supporting foster families with a continuum model that gives homeless, neglected and abused children improved opportunities for stability