<p>Job Skills / Requirements</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Reports To: Assistant Program Director</p> <p>Classification: Non-Exempt</p> <p>Rate of Pay: $18.00/hour</p> <p>Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 6:30am-2:30pm</p> <p>Program Summary</p> <p>Pioneers Center serves as the only short-term emergency shelter for kids (ages 12-18) who do not have immediate access to another safe living arrangement in southeast Nebraska. Kids may be referred to the Pioneers Center because of: a history of abuse, neglect or domestic violence; alternative to juvenile detention; interruption of a foster care placement; homelessness; hospitalization of a parent/guardian; or for short-term stabilization. A variety of levels of care are offered at the Pioneers Center. Crisis stabilization is a more intensive level of care that involves the support of a CEDARS therapist. To prevent youth from being placed outside the home, CEDARS also offers Basic Center services to families who are not involved in Child Welfare or the Juvenile Justice System.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Maintain safety and supervision of youth in care </li><li>Provide leadership to ensure each shift runs smoothly </li><li>Coordinate necessary medical appointments, transport youth to medical appointments, as well as manage youth's medications </li><li>Provide transportation to and from school, appointments, activities or visits </li><li>Complete daily documentation of youth in care </li><li>Engage youth in life skills, educational activities and outings </li><li>Provide leadership during crisis intervention and structure for youth </li></ul> <p>Job Skills/Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Must be 21 years of age of older </li><li>Associate's or Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, or a related field </li><li>At least 1 year of experience working with youth and families </li><li>Leadership experience is preferred </li><li>Must have a passion for helping youth in crisis </li><li>Valid driver's license and a good driving record </li></ul> <p>Education Requirements (All)</p> <p>Bachelor's Degree Required</p> <p>High School Diploma or GED Required</p> <p>Associate's Degree Required</p> <p>Additional Information / Benefits</p> <p>Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Childcare Discount</p> <p>This is a position</p> <p>Number of Openings for this position: 1</p>