Youth Advocates (overnight, full-time, part-time) wanted at Jackson Street Youth Services

IMPORTANT: Go to https://www.jacksonstreet.org/get-involved/employment to see all openings, review position descriptions, and apply online.

Jackson Street Youth Services--serving runaway & homeless youth and working to prevent youth homelessness throughout Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties, Oregon--is hiring for:

Position: YOUTH ADVOCATE

Hours: Options for:

• Overnight ( 1.00/hr): 12 am - 8 am shifts
• Full Time (~36 hours/week): Typically Monday-Thursday
• Part Time (~28 hours/week): Typically Friday-Sunday (plus Monday morning staff meeting)
• Relief Team (varies): Cover regular staff's shifts when needed (plus Monday morning staff meeting)
• This is a 24/7 facility and staff are needed all times of day and night; new staff often start with evening or overnight shifts (Midnight-8am). Staff must be able to work out of shelters in both Albany and Corvallis.

Purpose: Youth Advocates engage youth staying in our 24/7 emergency shelter using the Positive Youth Development model to build a path to long-term success through positive relationships and skills for self-sufficiency.

Min. Qualifications: Combination of human services or related college coursework and/or experience working with runaway & homeless youth (RHY) or youth in crisis.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL

Ensure that youth, volunteers, interns, and visitors adhere to Jackson Street’s rules and procedures. Practice an understanding and respect for youth culture, families, and family systems. Use respectful language and listen in a non-judgmental ways. Implement the core competencies of Positive Youth Development (belonging, competence, usefulness, and inclusion) in interactions with youth. Use harm-reduction and youth-empowerment models to provide on-going support, skill building, and crisis management. Motivate and engage youth in creative and encouraging ways, individually and in groups. Remain available and supportive to cover shelter shifts, including substituting for other staff on occasion.

DIRECT CARE

Be part of a team providing effective 24/7 supervision for youth in care. Implement the normal structures and routines at Jackson Street’s Emergency and Transitional houses. Together with youth and other staff, implement and participate in house meals and activities.

Assist with advocacy, case coordination, and the process of setting and achieving goals for each youth in Jackson Street’s care. Teach (including teaching by positive example) and provide opportunities for youth to build skills and succeed in school. Provide crisis intervention and youth and family mediation, as needed. At night, conduct regular bed checks.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Abide by state licensing and federal funding requirements. Once initial training is completed, demonstrate a thorough understanding of agency policies and procedures. Conduct intake and exit procedures in an accurate and professional manner. Maintain youth files and shelter logs in a complete and timely manner. Conduct call logs, Answer crisis-line calls appropriately, conduct crisis intervention as needed, and document calls. Answer other phone calls, be able to answer general questions and direct calls to other staff; take and respond to messages appropriately. Maintain a safe, welcoming shelter appearance and complete daily chores. Attend required meetings and training.

Wage $18.50/hour, plus $1.00 for overnight shifts, plus $0.50hour if bilingual in Spanish & English. Benefits include paid time off and holidays, Medical Insurance with substantial employer subsidy, voluntary vision and dental plans, Employee match Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness Coaching and discounted Verizon Wireless personal phone service.

IMPORTANT: Go to https://www.jacksonstreet.org/get-involved/employment to see all openings, review position descriptions, and apply online.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19