Youth Engagement Specialist - Anaheim (Various Shifts Available)

About the role

Covenant House California (CHC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support to youth ages 18-24 who are overcoming homelessness. CHC values diversity and inclusivity, aiming to create an environment where every young person feels valued and supported.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with youth and act as a positive role model and safe adult while maintaining and facilitating healthy boundaries.
• Direct supervision of youth on-site, on outings and during meetings and appointments in the community.
• Provide welcoming, engaging, and professional phone and door coverage to include answering and responding to incoming crisis, business information, resource, and referral inquiries.
• Crisis prevention and intervention while adhering to agency protocol for responding, reporting, and seeking support.
• Teach basic life skills such as personal hygiene, household cleaning, and interpersonal interactions, in a manner that is compassionate to each youth’s situation.
• Lead groups and workshops on skill building and healthy choices.
• Develop knowledge of the current community resources available to youth.
• Inspect common areas of the housing program for cleanliness daily.
• Maintain consistent communication with the multidisciplinary team by preparing clear and concise shift notes, logs and critical incident reports.
• Function as Person in Charge (PIC), as designated.
• Attend trainings, meetings and supervision as assigned.
• Perform day to day operations and duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provide supervision of the program, including oversight and maintenance of the various areas of the facility.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred or equivalent experience in residential program. High School Diploma required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working with youth ages 18-24.
• Skills: Must be well organized and have strong verbal and written communication 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, youth, vendors, and the community.
• Transportation: Must have a valid CA driver’s license and good driving record. May need to transport clients/staff if required using agency transportation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to utilize basic word processing, email, and internet programs.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Available Shifts: Part-Time (Overnight) - Friday / Saturday / Sunday Part-Time (Day) - Friday / Saturday / Sunday Full-Time (Overnight) Per Diem