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Job Description
Position Title: Youth Engagement Specialist (Part-Time)
Supervisor: Program Manager - Youth Temporary Housing Program (YTH)
Program Area Youth Transitional Housing
Department: Homeless Intervention Services
Job Summary
The Youth Engagement Specialist provides direct support services to program participants, focusing on enrichment and community-building activities that support the development of independent living skills for youth aged 18-24.
Essential Responsibilities
- Supervise the apartment building throughout the shift.
- Plan and execute at least one residential social activity per week for clients.
- Develop meaningful and purposeful relationships with clients.
- Ensure the safety and current placement of clients in the programs.
- Use effective interpersonal communication skills to gain client cooperation and resolve conflicts.
- Deescalate client crises and emergencies appropriately.
- Serve as a liaison with building management during non-office hours.
- Document all contacts with clients, family members, staff, and representatives from other agencies involved in the provision of client services.
- Write detailed Unusual Incident Reports for each incident that occurs during shifts.
- Lead or participate in staff training and seminar presentations as requested.
- Notify the Supervisor of any significant client medical complaints, unusual events, accidents, medical problems, property damage, or maintenance concerns.
- Conduct apartment inspections as needed to monitor for safety and program violations.
- Ensure clients respect building quiet hours and other building and program regulations.
- Work on budgeting aspects of assigned programs and maintain detailed accounts of finances.
- Provide client stipends in conjunction with client case managers.
- Attend individual and/or group clinical supervision on a weekly basis.
- Attend programmatic meetings with the Shelter Coordinator.
- Improve professional skills by attending workshops, seminars, and training sessions as allowed by time and funding constraints.
- Perform other activities as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
- At least a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field; (High School diploma or 2 years of experience working with homeless youth can substitute for a bachelor’s degree).
Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care, strength-based, and Housing First approaches.
- Knowledge of services and resources in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- Knowledge in crisis intervention.
- Ability to evaluate youth’s emotional, behavioral, and social needs and determine optimal treatment strategies.
- Ability to conduct individual, family, and group counseling sessions.
- Ability to relate to a culturally diverse population.
- Must complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.
- Must complete CPR and First Aid certification.
- Flexible, energetic, positive individual committed to youth development in a high-quality, respectful environment.
- Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.
- All employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be requested at the time of the interview and at onboarding.
Salary Range: $20 - $22 per hour
