Career Opportunities

YOUTH ADVOCATE PartTime/Full Time/Overnights

Provide direct care for youth and families under the guidance of Case manager and Coordinators. Be a positive role model while treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Qualifications:

Must be 21 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED. Will need a driver’s license and clean driving record. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Part time and full-time positions available. 

CASE MANAGER

The Case Manager is charged with the responsibility for the physical and emotional well being of the residents of Youth Emergency Services, Inc.  Work involves responsibility for the following:  safety of the residents; cleanliness of Youth Emergency Services, Inc.; providing a good role model; offering emotional support; and creating a homelike atmosphere in the house.  Must be able to change as the job changes.

 

Qualifications: 

GED or High School Diploma and be at least 21 years of age.  Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 

  1. Receive new residents and participate in intake process.
  2. Supervise and participate in recreational activities of youth.
  3. Provide emotional support for the youth, i.e. be willing to listen, help with problems and give guidance and discipline.
  4. Transport residents as needed i.e. school, medical appointments, etc.
  5. Prepare nutritious meals following the assigned menu.
  6. Supervise whereabouts of youth.
  7. Help youth follow the rules of Youth Emergency Services, Inc.
  8. Ensure the cleanliness of the house and grounds.
    1. check special duties assigned to youth
    2. Supervise assigned chores.
  9. Supervise personal and laundry needs of the youth.
  10. Communicate with coordinator and therapists concerning youth.
  11. Attend meetings as necessary for smooth operation of Youth Emergency Services, Inc. and to ensure good communication among staff members.
  12. Attend court, Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and develop case plans for assigned clients
  13. Write pertinent information in log and communications notebook and monthly reports.
  14. Handle telephone calls and referrals.
  15. Brief incoming staff as necessary.
  16. Work as and role model a team member.
  17. Provide CPR/First Aid as needed
  18. Ability to restrain clients in accordance with Mandt procedures
  19. Follow all rules/policies of Youth Emergency Services, Inc.

HOUSING FACILITY MANAGER

Salary Exempt Position

Job Description


The Housing Facility Manager is responsible for the oversight of the Transitional Housing facility and will be required to live onsite in a private unit with weekend, evening, and overnight availability. They will follow and help set the highest quality standards possible to ensure the safety of residents, and upkeep of the facility as they relate to daily cleaning, maintenance, projects and systems to ensure proper building operations. They will help to maintain the buildings and assets in a manner that ensures safe, clean, and welcoming atmosphere.

Essential Job Functions

       Offer vision, creativity, and enthusiasm to employees and community members to generate the positive thinking of and best practices for young people

       Build and maintain positive, supporting and encouraging relationships with youth aged 18-24 who have experienced homelessness.

       Role model positive supportive behavior for residents

       Track work completion by tenants for rental credit with case managers

       Assist as needed with weekly apartment checks with case managers

       Preparation and maintenance of housing units, including moving furniture, patching drywall, painting, and cleaning

       Maintains common areas of all buildings in a presentable manner, keeping all walkways, lobbies, laundry rooms, etc. clean

       Responsible for lawn and landscape maintenance in the summer and snow and ice removal in the winter, in addition to trash removal year round

       Maintain schedules for all buildings, equipment and assets

       Follow methods to maintain quality assurance

       Control costs and work within budgeted framework regarding supplies

       Recommend operating improvements for budgets in areas covered by scope of responsibility.

       Maintain a preventive maintenance program for all equipment and assets.

       Be available for emergency calls and be able to respond adequately

       Complete routine inventory of supplies.

       Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

       Must be over 21 years of age

       Pre-employment background check and drug screening

       High school diploma or equivalent required

       Must have a valid, current, unrestricted Driver’s License

       Ability to live on site

       No pets of any kind will be permitted

       Ability to operate a computer proficiently including Microsoft Office programs and Building Automated Systems

       Experience relevant to working with youth aged 18-24 who have experienced homelessness

       Ability to maintain a professional, confidential and supporting relationship with residents and staff

       Maintain a safe, tobacco, drug, alcohol, firearms, free living environment

       All persons who may reside in the living unit must pass a background check, including not having a felony conviction, have not been convicted of abused or neglected youth or other vulnerable person, exploiting others and is not on an abuse or neglect registry. 

       All residents and visitors must be aware of and sign a confidentiality agreement.


Work environment and physical demands
Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand or be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of time. Regularly work in adverse conditions and required to use protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces. Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs individually or with assistance.

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.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL

Hiring Wage: $16.50-20.63 / Wage range: $16.50-24.75

Full-time Position
 

Essential Functions

· Ensure proper care of lawn and trees.

· Operate a riding lawnmower

· Operate a weed trimmer

· Utilize various hand tools and power tools

· Removal of weeds and spraying to prevent weeds

· Snow removal in the wintertime with plow, snowblower or snow shovel

· Light maintenance in buildings including but not limited to drywall repair and painting.

· Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

· Obtain quotes for work needed on grounds by outside vendors.

· Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Good time management and organization skills

· Good problem-solving skills

· Able to work with minimal direct supervision.

· Ability to change as the job changes.

· Other duties as assigned

Required Experience, Education, Certification

· High school diploma or GED

· Valid driver’s license

· Previous maintenance or groundskeeping experience preferred.

Benefits:

 

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

 

Schedule:

 

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • On call
  • Weekend availability

FACILITY MAINTENANCE MANAGER

 

This position will conduct, plan and implement the comprehensive facilities and grounds maintenance.  Planning, bidding and conducting upgrades and remodeling to include all of the Y.E.S. Inc. Facilities, Grounds, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Landscaping, vehicle fleet needs for the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference may be given to applicants with any combination of the following:

  • Certification, degree, license in the trades
  • Facilities management-related training and credentials
  • Building trades-related project management training or certification. 
  • Experience working in a public or private sector organization in a facilities management environment.
  • 5 or more years of direct experience in a leadership or supervisory role. 
  • Experience operating and monitoring Building Automation System (BAS) programs. 
  • Construction and facility repair, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Landscape, Irrigation knowledge, skills and experience.
  • Excellent time management, problem-solving and planning skills.
  • Effective communication skills; verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in project management including the use of computer software, electronic records system.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and be self-directed.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments, assess agency needs and provide solutions.
  • Availability to be on-call and address needs on evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Can resolve conflict effectively, can communicate with staff with limited knowledge and understanding of maintenance, effectively managing frustration and stress.
  • Knowledge of and ability to perform routine vehicle inspections, maintenance and planning and implementing a vehicle replacement plan.

 

JOB DUTIES:  

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

  • Manages maintenance employees and student workers, working with them to perform daily and long-range maintenance tasks related to facilities, grounds, irrigation, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing.
  • Able to meet the physical demands of maintenance tasks including lifting, standing, walking, shoveling, mowing, operating equipment.
  • Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to schedule planned and unplanned maintenance activities and complete work orders.
  • Schedules projects, allocates resources, works within budget and ensure value pricing.
  • Prepares reports and provides input into the annual maintenance budget and strategically plan for maintenance needs.
  • Provides project cost estimates, develops scopes of work, conducts and oversees repair and replacement projects. 
  • Oversees building trades-related contract services when it is outside the scope of what our staff and maintenance department is able to provide. 
  • Works closely with engineers, architects, contractors on design criteria for building systems’ major maintenance projects to ensure projects are completed on-time, on-budget and reporting requirements are met.
  • Ensures that project designs integrate into existing facilities and building systems.
  • Conduct routine vehicle, grounds and building inspections. Conduct routine and planned maintenance on all systems, buildings, and equipment.

PARA EDUCATOR

Salary: $14.75 – $17.00 per hour

Full-time position

General Duties:

· Assist with pocket checks and screening clients in the morning.

· Administer noon medications at lunch and maintain the medication log

· Attend internal departmental and interagency meetings as scheduled.

· Attend staff development as required by agency policy.

· Report to Education Director weekly or as requested.

· Assist teachers, liaisons or behavior specialist in the lunch opportunity room as needed

· Maintain “line of sight” supervision of clients at all times

· Positive role modeling for clients, families, staff, agency and community

· Other duties as assigned by Education Director.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

· Must be able to de-escalate potentially volatile situations

· Must be able to effectively manage large groups

· Advocacy for youth and families

· Teach age-appropriate daily living skills.

· Participation in specials and daily activities

Required Experience, Education, Certification

· Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

· Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable on agency insurance

· Able to pass DCI Background Check and Abuse & Neglect screen

· Must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds and be able to stand for extended periods of time

· Must pass all required drug and alcohol screenings

· Must have High School Diploma or equivalent

· 1 Year job related experience is preferred

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

GRANT MANAGER

Hiring Salary range: $48,189.60 – $72,284.40

 

We are looking for a professional individual who has experience in managing federal, state and private grants. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience in grant writing and programs evaluation/outcome monitoring is preferred. This is a full-time position requiring self-motivation and ability to work independently.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Grant management of federal, state, and foundation grants and assuring grant compliance.

2. Handle grants reporting.

3. Program outcomes monitoring.

4. Grant writing of small grants that are not complex.

5. Knowledge of general financial accounting.

6. Communication with local and state stakeholders in representing the agency and programs.

7. The ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure.

8. Computer Literacy: Knowledge and expertise in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and print/publishing programs.

9. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

 

Benefits:

 

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

 

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

 

Education:

 

  • Bachelor’s (preferred)

HOW TO APPLY

BY MAIL
Y.E.S. House Inc.
Attention: Human Resources
PO Box 2151
Gillette, WY 82717
BY FAX
(307) 686-2121