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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.
Responsible for offering appropriate intervention services; facilitates individual, group and family conferences and provides appropriate referrals to residents and families as needed; responsible for maintaining the residence and clients in a clean and safe environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma required; Associate’s Degree in Human Services is acceptable or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer 6 months of related experience
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid NC or SC Driver’s license.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Competency is defined as the techniques, procedures, technology, skills or equipment needed to do one’s job. The following competencies are required of this position; Age specific competency for children and adolescents, competency in the Administration of Medications, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Life Saving / Safety to include First Aid and CPR; Working with Mental Health Population through utilization of TCI, Blood Borne Pathogens and Infection Control.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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.