Youth Engagement Specialist

1 day ago


Oakland, California, United States Covenant House California Full time
Job Overview

Covenant House California is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to serving youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking. Our mission is to provide safety, hope, and opportunities for young people to turn their lives around.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Youth Engagement Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Housing Resources Center / Wellness Center, you will play a vital role in supporting youth in completing assessments, linking them to services and supports, and providing workshops.

Responsibilities
  1. Model Positive Youth Engagement: Engage with youth experiencing homelessness in various settings, including drop-in centers, junior college campuses, and our wellness center. Foster a safe and inclusive environment that promotes positive relationships and referrals.
  2. Build Collaborative Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and state resources to support agency implementation of assessment tools and aid youth in admission and application procedures for relevant housing programs.
  3. Maintain Community Knowledge: Stay up-to-date on community housing resources, mental health issues, and state and county resources available for youth experiencing homelessness.
  4. Create Safe Spaces: Work with your supervisor and team to create safe, inclusive, and affirming spaces for all youth. Participate in youth advisory boards and help youth get connected to these opportunities.
  5. Intervention Strategies: Develop and maintain interventions based on trauma-informed, harm reduction, and positive youth development models.
  6. Documentation and Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely completion of written correspondence, demographic data, contract reports, and documentation in ETO and HMIS.
Requirements
  • Lived Experience: A requirement for this role, enabling you to connect with youth on a deeper level.
  • Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of youth work experience, preferably in community-based programs for youth experiencing homelessness and vulnerable populations.
  • Skills: Ability to exercise independent authority, make client placement decisions, and possess knowledge of crisis intervention, mental illness, and community-based service delivery.
What We Offer

A competitive salary of $22.50 per hour, along with opportunities for growth and professional development in a dynamic and supportive environment.



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