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Youth Engagement Specialist (YES Team)
Summary
Title:Youth Engagement Specialist (YES Team)
ID:1015
Location:Wichita, KS
Department:EmberHope
Salary Range:$17-$19
Description

POSITION SUMMARY 
Support Program Manager, Supervisors, and Community Support Workers (CSWs) to ensure high-quality services are delivered to clients in
accordance with EmberHope contracts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES 
Leadership & Supervision

  • Assist Supervisors, Program Administrator, and Program Manager with program needs.
  • Provide direction, support, and occasional training to CSWs as assigned.
  • Enforce all Pyxis policies, model professional behavior, maintain clean, orderly spaces and hold clients/staff accountable.
  • Manage sign-in/out procedures, maintain client–staff ratios and complete client write-ups, communicating shift updates to leadership.
  • Support CSWs with problem-solving, daily client needs, and serve as point of contact during crisis when leadership is unavailable.
  • Provide direct client support, including transportation.
  • Conduct required safety walk-throughs at designated intervals.
  • Delegate tasks when requested by leadership and ensure completion.

Administrative Duties

  • Complete service documentation daily and within 24 hours, reporting critical incidents and submitting required documentation.
  • Support meal planning, grocery lists, and occasional shopping.
  • Attend required meetings and trainings. Miscellaneous
  • Maintain company vehicles and report maintenance needs.
  • Ensure medications are secured and client belongings are sent home daily.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: College Degree in Social Services or similar.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead, train, and motivate team members.
  • Attention to detail and strong documentation skills with the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and stay organized.
  • Professional, positive attitude with the ability to build supportive relationships, with a team-oriented, proactive, and willing to learn
  • attitude.
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Experience working with youth with behavioral or mental health challenges or in foster care.
  • De-escalation training or experience.
  • 1+ years in human services or a related bachelor’s degree.
  • CPR and First Aid certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

  • Work occurs in the community and office settings, with frequent travel.
  • Possible interaction with referral sources and public speaking.
  • Must maintain competency in Safe Crisis Management (SCM) interventions.
  • Must be available for evening and weekend shifts.

HOW YOU WILL SPEND YOUR TIME

  • 75% Direct client services (including but not limited to community outings, meal preparation, drive time, chores, etc.)
  • 10% Completion of required documentation
  • 10% Crisis assistance
  • 5% Meeting participation and trainings

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Starting Pay: $17-$19 per hour (based on experience)
  • Night/Weekend Shift Differential: +$5 per hour
  • PTO, 401(k), health insurance reimbursement for Full Time
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