Copy of Youth Engagement Specialist (Per-Diem)

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$23.96 Hourly ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide supervision of the program, including oversight and maintenance of the various areas of the facility. Safety awareness of situations and spaces. Perform day to day operations and duties in accordance with established policies and procedures. Provide welcoming, engaging and professional phone and door coverage to include answering and responding to incoming crisis, business information and resource and referral inquiries. Crisis prevention and intervention while adhering to agency protocol for responding, reporting and seeking support. Build rapport with youth and act as a positive role model and safe adult while maintaining and facilitating healthy boundaries. Be a proactive and involved team member and encourage youth to participate in activities. Direct supervision of the youth in the program on-site, on outings in community, and during meetings and appointments in the community. Develop knowledge of the current community resources available to clients. Teach basic life skills such as personal hygiene, household cleaning, and interpersonal interactions. Lead groups and workshops on skill building as assigned. Maintain and engage in consistent communication with the multidisciplinary team by preparing shift notes and logs, as well as creating critical incident reports. Attend trainings, meetings and supervision as assigned. Function as back-up coverage, as assigned. Work directly with youth doing triage (i.e., field questions, ask what clients need, clarify the problem, etc.) Inspect common areas of the housing program for cleanliness on a daily basis. Function as Person in Charge (PIC), as designated. Be timely and present at all scheduled meetings, trainings and shifts. JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: High School Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred, relevant working experience will be accepted in lieu of diploma. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working with youth ages 18-24. SKILLS: Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills. Must be computer literate (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) Must be a self-starter and team player with the ability to work with other staff members, clients, vendors and the public. TRANSPORTATION: Must have a valid CA driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation. May need to transport clients/staff if required using agency transportation. WORKING CONDITIONS: General business/office environment. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion, bend, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. Some weekend/holiday work may be required. KNOWLEDGE: Adolescent Development, Crisis Intervention, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, and CPR & FIRST AID. SUPERVISORY DUTIES: N/A EQUIPMENT USED: Computers (including email), telephone, and fax.

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