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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 & Family Services is looking for a Receptionist/Program Support Specialist to serve as a member of our Finance Team. We are a fast-growing nonprofit organization who works to provide support for children, youth, and families in our community. The Program Support/Reception position is under general supervision of the Accountant/Quality Assurance Coordinator and performs clerical tasks and supports all departments with paperwork, filing, data entry, cleaning, organizing, and ordering.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Answer the telephone, route visitors, clients and phone calls; secure and give out routine and general information. Refer visitors and phone inquiries to our community partners as needed. Ensure a calm, professional, and welcoming environment.
• Responsible for accurate and timely data entry of all assigned client information on computer systems, maintaining accurate records of client statistical data for assigned reports, files, and paperwork.
• Monitor room calendars: reserve rooms, coordinate visitor accommodations, and be prepared for scheduled upcoming events.
• Organize, clean, and maintain reception, mailbox, and supply room area, including supplies in the supply room, front lobby area, and lobby bathrooms. Empty shredders and stock paper in copier.  Distribute faxes to appropriate mailboxes.
• Any other related tasks assigned by the Accountant/QA Coordinator, Finance Director, or Executive Director.

 

EDUCATION AND SKILLS:

Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

College or advanced training in clerical/secretarial field is preferred.  Must be 18 years of age.  Word, Excel, and Data Entry experience preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Must be dependable and professional.  Must have basic office skills experience.

 

SALARY: 

To be determined by the Board of Directors annually.

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

 

The Youth & Family Services Foster care program is in need of a Foster Care Specialist. Our foster care program works to give homeless, neglected, and abused children improved opportunities for stability. This team works hard to build a seamless connection between the children in need of placement and the Foster Parent who will provide a loving, supportive, and safe home environment.

Responsibilities:

Working under the supervision of the Foster Care Coordinator, a Foster Care Specialists responsibilities are as follows:

• Assist with foster parent trainings and special events
• Maintain all files assigned in compliance with regulatory/accrediting agencies
• Maintain positive relationships within the community
• Act as liaison to foster families with DHS to promote communication
• Utilize best practice standards at all times
• Supply information of other supportive services and prevention programs to caregivers
• Monitor children in foster care homes
• Provide support on a weekly basis to foster families to enhance retention
• Conduct home studies on potential foster families
• Conduct case management and monthly in-home visits to assigned cases
• Provide crisis management services to families and children
• Provide on-call services on rotation
• Provide timely reports on all assigned cases
• Attend community coalitions and meetings as requested

Skills Needed:

• Excellent writing skills
• Good presentation skills
• Microsoft Office skills
• Good organizational skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field
• Foster Care experience preferred
• Experience working with volunteers, boards, and committees preferred

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.