DUTIES:

Collects and separates recyclable materials to maintain acceptable material quality. 

Assists patrons, including providing instructions, demonstrations, pamphlets, and/or brochures. 

Monitors drop-off sites to identify existing and potential problems.  Resolves problems and/or notifies Crew Leader of needs. 

Performs related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

High school diploma or GED.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Ability to meet all employer and department hiring and retention requirements, including ability to pass drug test.

Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department policies and procedures, warehouse operations and equipment, and safety techniques and skills.

Working knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques relative to solid waste management and ability to apply these principles and procedures.

Working knowledge of hazardous materials and applicable federal, state, and local regulations concerning recycling operations and hazardous materials, and ability to provide safety information to general public.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and ability to prepare correspondence and various detailed reports as required.

Ability to properly operate various hand and/or power tools in performance of duties, including, but not limited to, hammer, screw drivers, wrenches, drills, power saws, air nozzle and compressor, drivers, ratchet, gauges, steam cleaner, and broom.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect.

Ability to provide public access to, or maintain confidentiality of, department information and records according to state requirements.

Ability to comply with employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written and oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision, with others in a team environment, and work rapidly for long periods.

Ability to occasionally work evenings, extended hours, and weekends.

Youth Counselors play an incredibly important part on this team and within our community.  As a Youth Counselor, you will have the opportunity to act as a mentor and to work directly with our youth, to guide, teach and support them in their daily lives while supporting other youth workers. 

Additional opportunities involve overseeing on-campus activities, participating in outings, assisting with skills for independent living, and much more.  In this role, you provide our youth with more than just emotional support, you help us provide a safe and supportive environment that allows them to thrive. Youth in our program look up to you as a mentor and a leader.

Open Door Youth Services is a great organization for those looking for experience in the field, those who enjoy working with youth and/or those who are looking for a new opportunity to make a difference.  We provide flexible scheduling and hours and pride ourselves on dedication and longevity within our team. 

Work Schedule and Environment

• Hours: Evenings and Weekends, 2^nd shift (4p-12a), approximately twenty-four (24) hours per week.  All candidates must commit to weekend availability.  Open Door may have some shift openings on 1^st shift (8a-4p), weekends only. 

In this role you will receive certifications and training that will increase your skill set in many areas relevant to human services.  Open Door recognizes the challenging work of Youth Counselors by providing additional supports to all staff through regular coaching check-ins and ongoing self-care training.  All staff are eligible to enroll in free virtual telemedicine and mental health services through the Indiana Youth Worker Well-Being Project.

 The ideal candidate will take pride in their work with the following responsibilities:

•  Youth Counselors will gain knowledge of Open Door’s standards to ensure environment of care responsibilities of youth and staff are complete.
• Gains knowledge of the Trauma-Informed Treatment: Restorative Approach, to oversee task assignments of residents and understand restorative practices.
• Welcome and complete intakes for new residents, and discharge residents as outlined in policies and procedures.
• Get to know the lives and circumstances of our residents, and use this to build therapeutic, individualized relationships with residents.
• Interacts with residents, modeling and promoting positive, appropriate behavior and boundaries. 

• Supervise and mentor residents in various situations and a variety of daily activities.  This may include transportation to work, appointments, court hearings, etc.  Along with dispensing medication per Physician’s orders, assistance with skills for independent living, overseeing outings and special activities and many more.
• Regularly and professionally complete documentation on each resident’s daily progress note, contacts with family and the staff log.

• Oversee and encourage resident’s contact with family including phone calls and personal visits
• Attend staff meetings and trainings and provide open communication and suggestions for improvements.
• Communicate regularly and openly with supervisors and fellow staff regarding policies, processes, residents’ behavior, etc.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with parents, other service providers, fellow staff, and other adults.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements:

•  Applicants must be 21 years old and must have a high school diploma or equivalency.
• Upon hire, candidates must complete employee file requirements (outlined by the Office Manager) and must obtain a CPR & First Aid Certification, which will both be provided by the organization.  

Youth Counselor Supervisors play an incredibly important part on this team and within our Community.  As a Youth Counselor Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to act as a mentor and to work directly with our youth, to guide, teach and support them in their daily lives while supporting other youth workers. 

Supervisors will help support the team through ongoing coaching and evaluation with Youth Counselors, to promote growth and support within the organization.   Supervisors will receive training in Trauma Informed Treatment: Restorative Approach to oversee Restorative Task assignments with our youth.  Youth Counselor Supervisors will work with staff and youth to help support a safe living environment through daily adherence and oversight of the environment of care responsibilities.  This position is great for those with experience in the field looking to elevate their skills. 

Additional opportunities involve overseeing on-campus activities, participating in outings, assisting with skills for independent living, and much more.  In this role, you provide our youth with more than just emotional support, you help us provide a safe and supportive environment that allows them to thrive. Youth in our program look up to you as a mentor and a leader.

Work Schedule and Environment

• Hours: Evenings and Weekends, 2^nd shift (4p-12a), approximately twenty-four (24) hours per week.  All candidates must commit to weekend availability. 
• This position participates in an on-call rotation and responds to crisis situations.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay: $20.00/hour

In this role you will receive certifications and training that will increase your skill set in many areas relevant to human services.  Open Door recognizes the challenging work of Youth Counselors by providing additional supports to all staff through regular coaching check-ins and ongoing self-care training.  All staff are eligible to enroll in free virtual telemedicine and mental health services through the Indiana Youth Worker Well-Being Project.

The ideal candidate will take pride in their work with the following responsibilities:

• Youth Counselor Supervisors will gain knowledge of Open Door’s standards to ensure environment of care responsibilities of youth and staff are complete.
• Gains knowledge of the Trauma-Informed Treatment: Restorative Approach, to oversee task assignments of residents and understand restorative practices.
• Perform Coaching/Evaluation with Youth Counselors to promote growth and support.
• Welcome and complete intakes for new residents, and discharge residents as outlined in policies and procedures.
• Get to know the lives and circumstances of our residents, and use this to build therapeutic, individualized relationships with residents.
• Interacts with residents, modeling and promoting positive, appropriate behavior and boundaries. 

• Supervise and mentor residents in various situations and a variety of daily activities.  This may include transportation to work, appointments, court hearings, etc.  Along with dispensing medication per Physician’s orders, assistance with skills for independent living, overseeing outings and special activities and many more.
• Regularly and professionally complete documentation on each resident’s daily progress note, contacts with family and the staff log.

• Oversee and encourage resident’s contact with family including phone calls and personal visits
• Attend staff meetings and trainings and provide open communication and suggestions for improvements.
• Communicate regularly and openly with supervisors and fellow staff regarding policies, processes, residents’ behavior, etc.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with parents, other service providers, fellow staff, and other adults.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements:

• Applicants must be 21 years old and must have a high school diploma or equivalency. Upon hire, candidates must complete employee file requirements (outlined by the Office Manager) and must obtain a CPR & First Aid Certification, which will both be provided by the organization.  

DUTIES:

Maintains park grounds and turf, routinely mowing grass, trimming and cutting shrubs and trees, raking/mulching leaves, hauling dirt, spreading dirt, and snow removal, as needed.

Operates various heavy and light equipment, including dump trucks, skid loader, tractor, RTV, chainsaw and various hand tools and related attachments in effecting the general maintenance, repair, and safety of park grounds and facilities.

Repairs, constructs, and paints park facilities and equipment such as open shelters, piers, benches, picnic tables, playground equipment, and other facilities, as needed or assigned.

Ensures the proper functioning of assigned vehicles and equipment by performing minor repairs and maintenance.

Maintains building appearance by sweeping and mopping floors, stripping and waxing floors, buffing floors, polishing fixtures, changing light bulbs, clean restrooms, emptying trash, cleaning walls, and baseboards.

Maintains outdoor areas by picking-up trash and sweeping area sidewalks and parking lots.

Performs minor building repairs, carpentry and roofing, and electrical and plumbing work; notifies supervisor of need for major repairs and maintenance.

Drives light and heavy trucks to haul supplies, parts, and materials.

Assist with maintenance duties as requested on other county facilities on an as needed basis.

Performs related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Working knowledge of skill in the operation of dump trucks, skid loader, tractor, mowers, chainsaws, power washers and various hand tools and related equipment.

Working knowledge of and ability to operate custodial equipment such as buffing and stripping machines.

Basic knowledge of mechanics of light equipment and ability to perform preventive maintenance and minor repair on vehicles, mowers, chainsaws and other park equipment.

Working knowledge of safety procedures for working in or around department equipment.

Basic knowledge of building maintenance and carpentry, plumbing, painting and masonry skills.

Ability to follow verbal instructions, and effectively communicate with co-workers and general public.

Ability to physically perform the essential functions of the position including the ability to lift and carry park equipment up to 50 pounds.

This position does require occasional weekend work/shifting of duty hours during certain recreational seasons.

Ability to legally operate a wide variety of vehicles and equipment; must possess a valid Indiana Driver's License.

LICENSE/ CERTIFICATION NEEDED: Must possess a valid Indiana Driver's License or ability to secure on within 60 days of hire, and must be insurable under the Floyd County Department of Parks and recreation insurance carrier. CDL preferred, but not required. Prefer or capable of becoming a CPSI—Certified Playground Safety Inspector and CPA-Certified Pesticide Applicator.