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Job Description
Job Description
Email resume to Justine Murray jmurray@yfut.org
Youth Advocate Job Description :
Youth Advocate reports directly to the Program Director orShelter Supervisor. This position provides direct supervision and assistance toa maximum of 10 homeless youth in the shelter home, individually aged between12 and 18 years old. The position requires the documentation of residentbehaviors and actions using the computer or documentation forms. The positionrequires the flexibility to adjust hours in order to provide coverage on theunit in the absence of other staff as needed. Weekend and holiday hoursincluded.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with homework, basic needs, cleaning, and householdchores
Prepare meals for day and swing shifts
Transport resident in agency vehicle / van to various communityresources, schools, etc.
Provide constant supervision of resident behaviors andinteractions at all times
Assist with morning and bedtime routines
Encourage socially acceptable habits and behaviors (i.e.personal hygiene and grooming, table manners, etc.)
Encourage positive relationship building
Uphold requirements of acceptable group living (i.e. maintainproper stock of food, clean shelter and environment, clean clothes, etc.)
Other tasks may be assigned such as lawn mowing, shoveling,gardening, painting, moving furniture, and other laborious activity
Administer CPR / first aid as needed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to use and understand the company’s hand-offde-escalation behavior management techniques as needed with residents
Ability to stand from kneeling position without assistance
Ability to lift 50 pounds
CORECOMPETENCIES
Setting boundaries and using fair, consistent, and clearexpectations. Not accessing clients through personal social media (Facebook,Instagram, Snapchat, twitter, etc.). Not giving clients’ money or personalinformation.
Sensitivity, awareness, and understanding of the residentneeds, problems, interests, skills, deficiencies, and idiosyncrasies
Observe, understand, and use group dynamics
Handle disruptive behaviors in a calm, professional manner
Utilize behavior management techniques when resident becomesphysically disruptive -Imagine how an action will affect thefuture of a situation
Recognize and react to various situations quickly and respondaccordingly
Know whereabouts of residents at all times
Give full attention and understanding to points being made byresidents; asks questions when appropriate and does not interrupt
Create engaging activities for the clients to participate inand develop relationships
Serve as an effective role model
Use trustworthy, supportive, and youth focused techniques
Teach and model the adult role such as honesty, individualinitiative, integrity, responsibility, respect for others, respect forproperty, and respect for authority
Teach and model courtesy, manners, public behavior, meetingpeople, and reliability in school and job situations
Respect and work effectively with individuals of diversecultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds
Additional Activities
Co-facilitate psycho-educational groups
Co-facilitate life skill groups
Develops team building activities
Document services
Teamwork
Read client and staff logs and checks schedule prior tostarting shift
Communicate verbally with staff about previous shift
Support and assist team members in crisis situations
Attend monthly team meetings
Take initiative to suggest program improvements
Professionalism and Work Conduct
Follow policies and procedures to maintain order, includingagencies code of ethics
Effectively manage own time to get work documentation and jobresponsibilities completed
Take responsibility for ones actions, job performance, teamdynamics, and client interactions
Report to work, meetings, and activities prepared and on time
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Accept responsibility for agency property and equipment, suchas vehicle use
Professional Development
Assess performance of self to identity areas of improvementor corrective action
Recognize own strengths and weaknesses to identify individualdevelopment and career plans
Utilize supervision as an opportunity for growth anddevelopment; implement feedback and direction from supervisor
Willingly accept new challenges and adapt to change
Proactively seek out additional tasks and responsibilities tocomplete
Communication and Documentation
Record daily documentation of resident behaviors and actionsusing Youth Futures Standards
Talk to resident and co-workers to convey information so thatothers understand
Write clearly and succinctly to ensure the appropriatemessage is conveyed
Use appropriate grammar, tone, sentence structure, etc.
Communicate pertinent information, such as crisis and safetyissues
Consistently sign in and out of communication and vehiclelogs
Follow up when information is unclear; ask questions
Complete required paperwork accurately and on time
Effectively utilize agency provided computer to recordresident documentation
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Knowledge of word processing and basic computer functions;intermediate to advanced computer skills required
Maintain a valid Utah Driver’s License with no suspensionsin effect the previous 3 years prior to hire (if operating company vehicles)
No history of child abuse or neglect
No sex offender registry listing
Pass a BCI background check
Certify on Food Handlers, CPR, and First Aid
Working Conditions
Exposure to resident behavior problems that may include physicalacting out and requires safe physical management skills
Exposure to residents with complex mental health issuesand / or disorders
Exposure to individuals with various states of cleanlinessand hygiene
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