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Youth Focus is a local non-profit dedicated to serving Guilford County’s youth and families since 1971. Youth Focus offers maternity, young women’s, transitional, and emergency housing, some covered by insurance or Medicaid, and others available free of charge.
Today, over 45 years later, Youth Focus maintains a strong, family-based approach to care, involving parents, other family members, and caregivers whenever possible.
Our Mission Statement
Helping youth achieve safety, security, and success.
Youth Focus Job Openings
Youth Focus is an affiliate agency of Alexander Youth Network. All applications, screening, and employee benefits are managed by Alexander Youth Network.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment? If so, we want you to be part of our team.
Get to know Alexander and Youth Focus
Alexander Youth Network is passionate about helping children overcome their mental health challenges. Our teams are committed to creating an environment that empowers every individual to thrive and make a difference.
We offer career development opportunities, mentorship and coaching, and pathways for advancement. Our teammates enjoy amazing benefits including tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, 401K, paid time off, and a comprehensive health plan that prioritizes your well-being.
What You’ll Do:
Provides leadership and support to all direct care staff and interns. The Program Manager must demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to implement the Agency’s purpose, philosophy, policies and procedures. This position works as a team member and oversees the day-to-day activities and needs of the clients and direct reports in the program. Position requires therapeutic ability, working with neglected and abused children in a homeless shelter. Will work on-site and be actively involved with program implementation and delivery of services. The Program Manager will maintain positive, working relationships with partnering and referring agencies.
A full job description can be provided to interested/qualified candidates.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree from an accredited university in the human service field (counseling or social work)
- At least two years’ experience working with youth in a residential setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment? If so, we want you to be part of our team.
Get to know Youth Focus and Alexander Youth Network
Youth Focus has joined with Alexander Youth Network and we are both passionate about helping children overcome their mental health challenges. Our teams are committed to creating an environment that empowers every individual to thrive and make a difference.
We offer career development opportunities, mentorship and coaching, and pathways for advancement. Our teammates enjoy amazing benefits including tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, 401K, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, a comprehensive health plan that prioritizes your well-being and much more.
What You’ll Do:
The Lead Program Coach must demonstrate the Agency’s purpose, philosophy, policies and procedures. The Lead Program Coach works as a team member and provides services for clients in the MSSH Program. The Lead Program Coach provides direct care to residents on-site and assists them with developing independent living skills and other domains to prepare for self-sufficiency. This position works 2nd shift, Monday-Friday.
A full job description can be provided to interested/qualified candidates.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of 21 years of age.
- Job applicants must be female – This program serves expectant or new mothers, and the staff member works alone for the majority of her shift. Because the job requires rooms checks and assistance with personal hygiene, breast feeding, and pre- and post-natal care.
- High school diploma and one to two years’ experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience or Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
- The ability to write routine reports and correspondence in a legible manner.
- The ability to use basic math skills including multiplication, division, understanding units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Must apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Must have a valid NC driver’s license.
<<APPLY NOW>>
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment? If so, we want you to be part of our team.
Get to know Youth Focus and Alexander Youth Network
Youth Focus has joined with Alexander Youth Network and we are both passionate about helping children overcome their mental health challenges. Our teams are committed to creating an environment that empowers every individual to thrive and make a difference.
We offer career development opportunities, mentorship and coaching, and pathways for advancement. Our teammates enjoy amazing benefits including tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, 401K, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, a comprehensive health plan that prioritizes your well-being and much more.
What You’ll Do:
The Crisis Care Professional must demonstrate the Agency’s purpose, philosophy, policies and procedures. The Crisis Care Professional works as a team member and oversees the day-to-day activities and needs of the clients in their care. There may also be opportunities to lead and direct less experienced staff.
A full job description can be provided to interested/qualified candidates.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 21 years of age.
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret documents
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.