YCIC HCNCHC Youth Worker

Overview

• Position: YCIC/HCNCHC Youth Worker I
• Reports to: YCIC/YS Unit Coordinator
• Location: Youth Crisis Intervention Center and Safe House in Winnebago, NE
• Salary (Grade): $16.98 (G10-E)
• Status: Regular, FT (Non-exempt)
• Benefits: Health insurance;
  Paid time off;
  Wellness resources
• Closes: 2/4/2026

The purpose of this position is to receive juveniles into the Winnebago Youth Shelter and YCIC and to advise parents/guardians and other relevant agencies on the status, procedures, and processes of the Youth Crisis Intervention Center (YCIC). Youth Workers will provide a safe and secure environment for juveniles while assisting juveniles with their behavioral, emotional, medical and programming needs. They will advise parents/guardians, caseworkers, intake workers, community social workers, attorneys, and relevant agencies on the procedures and processes of the facility.

Youth Workers must be knowledgeable of the various segments of the Tribal Court and other resources that make up the tribal court system. Some degree of hazard is present while working with juveniles with emotional/behavioral problems.

• Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision and values.
• Flexible to work different shifts within a facility operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality to meet facility staffing needs.
• Responsible for intake and orientation of juveniles, parents/guardians, attorneys, social workers, and other relevant personnel and agencies as to policies and functions of the facility.
• Practice principles of Trauma Informed Care when assisting youth upon entry to the program.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the security measures as they apply to the facility.
• Ability to implement and adhere to all policies and procedures of the Winnebago Youth Shelter and YCIC as set forth in the handbook and policy manual.
• Implement a daily activity program and monitor youth throughout assigned shift in all areas of group living.
• Implement behavior management techniques including discipline and safety considerations as appropriate.
• Be mindful of the youth’s medical and special needs and coordinate assistance in those areas.
• Document and record behavioral observations in daily behavioral assessment logs.
• Provide outreach services for disenfranchised youth when and where warranted.
• Assist in meal planning and ordering of food supply; assist with meal preparation and serving, including snacks as directed.
• Assist and supervise daily cleanup and maintenance of the YCIC and youth shelter facility.
• Perform duties in a manner that ensures the strictest confidentiality due to access to sensitive information.
• Understand that duties may include other related tasks as assigned or similar in nature.

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED with two (2) years of college or a minimum of one (1) year demonstrated experience working with at-risk youth, or a combination with substitution on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet driver’s eligibility guidelines.
• Maintain a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to handle situations, residents, and visitors with tact, courtesy, respect, and objectivity; consistently apply moral and ethical judgments.

• May assume supervisory shift responsibility as needed or as assigned.
• Assist with in-service and related training; assist with training and orientation of new employees.
• Complete on-site Handle with Care behavior management training.
• Willingness to pursue a training and education plan in criminal justice, social work, or behavioral health.

• Normal to very heavy work; ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Regularly walk, stand, and sit for extended periods; operate computer keyboard, phone, and office equipment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and hear clearly; fine manual dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Must be capable of physical exertion including standing, walking, and running as required; sustain strength and endurance.
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