Youth Engagement Specialist
About the role
Shaw House, a Community Care program that provides social services to homeless and at-risk youth, has full-time or part-time positions available for week day overnights and/or weekends. The Shaw House Mission is to engage youth who are homeless, or at-risk of becoming homeless, in achieving stability and a viable plan for the future by providing a safe, stable environment, access to essential services, supportive adult connections, and to advocate for changes that address the needs of homeless youth.
Responsibilities
- Provide relationship-based interventions to youth by continuously monitoring youth in and around the assigned program, identifying experiential learning opportunities for youth, and using the provided crisis and de-escalation techniques.
- Maintain a functional environment by completing all assigned documentation, administrative duties, and cleaning tasks.
- Participate in ongoing professional development activities, including supervision and training.
Requirements
Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and experience in a related field or matriculation in a related field of study is required. Must be able to pass background checks including DMV, CPS, APS, and Criminal checks.
Skills
Youth Engagement Specialists are most successful when they are approachable, self-aware, accepting, fun, adaptable, engaging, and committed to unconditionally supporting self-determination for all.
Schedule
Full-time or part-time positions available for week day overnights and/or weekends.