What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evening Shift - Youth Engagement Specialist position at Covenant House Texas?
Department : Safe Haven or Transitional Living
Position : Youth Engagement Specialist (YES)
Reports to : Program Services Coordinator and / or Lead YES
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Shifts Available : 3 : 00 PM - 11 : 00 PM Evenings
Schedule : Varies
Days Off - Varies
Position Summary :
Understand, practice, and promote the vision, mission, and five principles of Covenant House Texas. Demonstrate an enthusiastic commitment to the position, organization, and youth we engage.
General Responsibilities :
- The Youth Engagement Specialist is expected to have actual, intentional contact with every assigned youth (as feasible) throughout each shift.
- Provide face-to-face support and intervention in multiple settings including, but not limited to the Youth Engagement Center, Safe Haven, or Rights of Passage.
- As directed by PSC or Lead YES, may assist in documentation for youth files, ETO reporting, assist youth to accomplish plan outcomes or goals, and develop collaborative relationships with other community partners for youth support.
- Engage youth in appropriate educational, vocational, and life-skill programming.
- Work with the team to plan, implement, and support engagement activities facilitated by internal staff and external partners.
- Always ensure the safety and whereabouts of youth and security of buildings and property are maintained.
- Performs intakes, and discharges, answers phones, and assists in the operating and basic needs of the youth in the programs.
- Provide specific trauma-informed services to assist youth in successful outcomes.
- Relentlessly show up and be present in young people’s lives, especially through times of relapse and crisis.
- Commit to engaging in personal and professional growth and competence development, and participate in organization training activities to increase capacity to serve youth every day.
- Keep the supervisor fully informed at all times.
- Participates in the team, shift change, and staff meetings.
- Performs other duties / responsibilities or special projects as necessary by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
About Covenant House Texas :
Covenant House Texas (CHT) opened its doors in 1983 to provide shelter for homeless, abused and abandoned youth ages 18 – 24. After more than 35 years of service, CHT offers an extensive continuum of care model for homeless youth including mental health and substance abuse counseling, educational and vocational training, transitional and permanent living programs, street outreach and prevention, pastoral ministry and parenting classes in addition to providing the basic necessities of food, clothing, medical care and safe shelter from the streets for youth in crisis.
Salary : $16 - $16
