Guardian ad Litem: Multiple Positions Available
Location(s): Stanley, Devils Lake, Williston, Wahpeton, Valley City, Fargo, & Bismarck
Job Summary: A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is assigned by the court to advocate for the best interest of children who typically have been removed from their home due to abuse or neglect.
- Rewarding part-time job assisting children in your community.
- Flexible schedule.
- Many duties can be accomplished from your home.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Attend court hearings
- Review records pertaining to the child
- Interview children, parents, teachers and other appropriate parties
- Create a written report, including recommendations to the court
The ideal candidate for this position would have experience with the child welfare and juvenile court systems, have good verbal and written skills, and be very organized. Many of the duties for this position can be accomplished from home. The selected candidate must have a home computer with internet access, a home printer and a cell phone.
Qualifications and Skills
A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a human service, education or related field; or an associate degree in an academic field related to child care, child development, or children’s services and at least three years of experience in the delivery or supervision of child care or children’s services, child development services, or in the education of children.
A thorough criminal background check is required to obtain this position.
Pay: $16.50 – $22.00 per hour
Short Term Care and Assessment Center Staff: Multiple Positions Available
Location(s): Fargo, Bismarck, Minot
Job Summary: Do you have a heart for working with at-risk teens? Youthworks is seeking applicants to provide basic care and supervision for youth at its Short Term Care and Assessment Centers. These positions entail direct supervision of youth, performing initial intakes, being a positive role model, and participating in structured activities. The program is staffed 24-7 on a scheduled basis, with day, evening, and overnight shifts available. Applicants must be at least 20 years of age, be able to pass a background check, and attend mandatory training.
Qualifications and Skills
- Be at least 20 years of age
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- CPR and First Aid certification (training provided)
- Be reliable and independent.
- Work some weekends and holidays
Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour
FT Human Trafficking Housing Navigator - Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Job Summary:
The Human Trafficking Housing Navigators support youth in the Continuum of Housing Program for Youth by coordinating Rapid Rehousing services as well as overseeing the Transitional Housing in Fargo-Moorhead. The Human Trafficking Housing Navigator is located at Youthworks’ Fargo office. The Human Trafficking Housing Navigator will be responsible for acting as the first point of contact when housing needs are identified. Human Trafficking Housing Navigators also act as liaison between community services and the youth, walking alongside the youth as they learn to advocate for themselves and live independently.
Youth in the Continuum of Housing Program for Youth often experience many years of homelessness or unstable housing, mental health concerns, substance use, medical conditions, adverse childhood experience, lacking positive connections to the community, struggling with social and emotional well-being and have limited experience with living independently. They have significant trauma because of their experiences as a survivor of Human Trafficking. The Continuum of Housing Program for Youth team takes a harm-reduction and housing first approach as they use the principals of positive youth development, survivor-informed, and trauma-aware care to help young people find ways to successfully establish stability, secure permanent connections, have social and emotional well-being, and obtain employment and educational achievement.
Qualifications:
- Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
- Valid ND driver’s license and insurance needed to operate agency vehicles
- You must be at least 21 years old
- The Human Trafficking Housing Navigator position requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, human service or related field, and two years related experience.
- Individuals are required to have current professional licensure (LBSW, LPC, or other).
Time Commitment:
This is a full-time position.
The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm.
This position requires some weekends and/or evenings.
This position will also be on rotation for the 24-hour crisis line.
How to Apply
Please submit cover letter, resume, application, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional and/or academic references to:
Youthworks
ATTN: Amy Boyd-Bolme, Program Manager
aboyd@youthworksnd.org
All attachments should be in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Portal Documents Format (.pdf).
FT Short Term Care & Assessment Center (STCAC) Coordinator - Minot
Location: Minot, ND
Job Summary:
The STCAC Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the youth shelter is operating true to the spirit of Youthworks’ mission and philosophy. The Coordinator role includes providing psychoeducation and/or counseling to youth and families, providing support to the STCAC Facilitator, and working alongside community partners to build collaborative plans for youth and families. This position includes providing services prior to entry into the shelter (prevention) and providing aftercare support, following a youth’s shelter stay.
Qualifications:
- Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
- Valid ND driver’s license and insurance needed to operate agency vehicles
- You must be at least 21 years old
- The position requires a four-year degree in a human service field (social work, counseling, education, etc). Preference given to applicants with a master’s degree, licensure, and experience working with adolescents and families.
Time Commitment:
This is a full-time, benefitted position.
The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm.
This position requires some weekends and/or evenings.
This position will also be on rotation for the 24-hour crisis line.
How to Apply
Please submit cover letter, resume, application, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional and/or academic references to:
Youthworks
ATTN:Mark Heinert, Program Manager
mheinert@youthworksnd.org
All attachments should be in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Portal Documents Format (.pdf).