Independent Living Specialist at Idaho Youth Ranch Inc

Boise, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

24.12

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth Development, Educational Coordination, Career Development, Independent Living Preparation, Service Plan Collaboration, Relationship Building, Community Outreach, Crisis Intervention

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description The Idaho Youth Ranch is one of the oldest non-profit agencies in the state of Idaho. Our mission: We unite for Idaho’s youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience. What is Hays House? Hays House is a critical part of the Idaho Youth Ranch family of programs. It is the only 24-hour shelter for homeless and runaway youth in the Treasure Valley and Idaho’s only Safe Place®. In addition to emergency shelter services, we also offer: · Respite care to give primary caregivers much-needed relief and improve family stability · Drop-in services so young people can stop in for a safe place to get a warm shower, a hot meal, and more · Hays House gives kids a safe, supportive, caring, stable place to live while we help them find their way forward Why unite with us? Because we are better together! Our team members enjoy a workplace where Relationships are the foundation, where we are all Committed to the same mission, where Growth is always possible, where we are treated with and show Compassion, where trust guides us to Transparency, and above all, where Joy sustains us. What do we offer? In addition to contributing to our awesome mission, working at IYR has many advantages! Full time employees are eligible for affordable medical and dental care, other voluntary benefits offering. All employees are eligible for a 401(k) match, paid time off, an employee discount on purchases at our thrift stores, and working in a caring and compassionate environment just to name a few. How will you impact our mission? Every position at Idaho Youth Ranch contributes to the success of our mission. As an Independent Living Specialist for the Hays House residential facility, you can proudly tell your family and friends that you help nurture hope, healing, and resilience in Idaho’s youth by coordinating the educational, career development, and independent living preparation programming. Every member of the IYR works to contribute to the Programs and Services in their own way to make them accessible to all youth who need those services in Idaho. Must Haves: o Must be 21 years of age o Must have a valid Idaho driver’s license or obtain one within 15 days of hire o Must possess High School diploma or equivalent o Obtain when offered specialized training Preferred: · Bachelor’s degree in education, social science, health science or similar field · Two years experience working with at-risk youth Our Independent Living Specialists: o Helping each youth develop clear educational and career goals o Develops relationships with the local community for education/career/independent living opportunities o Collaborates on the creation of Service Plans with other treatment team members, updates plans as needed o Assists youth in preparation for their departure from the residential facility As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, the Idaho Youth Ranch is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program. The PLSF offers student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific conditions. Speak with your loan provider for more information. The Idaho Youth Ranch is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

This role involves nurturing hope, healing, and resilience in Idaho's youth by coordinating educational, career development, and independent living preparation programming for residents of the Hays House facility. The specialist will also help youth develop clear goals, build community relationships for opportunities, and collaborate on service plans.