Youth Shelter Life Coach - Graveyard

About the role

The Life Coach provides direct supervision of youth, ages 10-17 years old, living in a temporary emergency youth shelter. This position provides mentoring, life skills training, coaching, peer support, and applies positive behavior management techniques in a loving, yet structured setting. The Life Coach participates in meal preparation, cleaning, record keeping, medication administration, transportation, written reports, and engaging with youth. Responsible for continually monitoring safety and security. Performs assignments with supervision or independently, requiring initiative and judgment in conduct of work. All work is performed in compliance with organizational guidelines and policies, as well as all applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide shelter coverage between the hours of Midnight and 8 a.m.
• Provide direct service to clients over the phone and face to face including support and advocacy.
• Provides Crisis Intervention by phone.
• Maintain confidentiality in all client matters, direct interaction, written information, case discussion, etc.
• Care for youth by maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
• Direct Supervision and Behavior Management of youth.
• Share in the responsibility of meal preparation, shelter cleaning and maintenance.
• Contribute to the smooth management of the shelter, which may include assuming other duties as assigned.
• Use independent professional judgment to solve day-to-day problems within established guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and outside organizational meetings as directed.
• Interact and network in an appropriate manner with other agencies, institutions, law enforcement, and outside individuals to coordinate services for homeless, and at risk youth.
• Monitor cameras for youth shelter, Medford TLP and Grants Pass TLP

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with at-risk youth ages 10-17 years old.
• Experience in the use of computers, word processing, data base, and spreadsheet software applications.
• First Aid/CPR certification AND Food Handler’s certification within 20 days of hire.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license at time of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or a related field.
• Two (2) or more years’ experience working with at-risk youth.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Experience with Collaborative Problem Solving, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, ACES, Trauma-Informed Care, and/or Prudent Parenting.

Skills

• Good moral character, including honesty, fairness, respect for the rights of others, respect for local, state, and federal laws, and no history of serious criminal activity which may have a detrimental effect on the ability to supervise care of youth.
• Capacity to give and receive affection, sensitivity, flexibility, emotional maturity, the ability to deal with frustration and conflict, a sense of humor, and a capacity to respect persons with differing lifestyles and philosophies.
• Sound knowledge of the growth and development of youth.
• Good organizational and crisis intervention skills, with the ability to relate to a wide variety of people in a non-judgmental, positive, and competent manner.
• Ability to work as part of a strong, supportive team providing services and links to service agencies for homeless, and at risk youth.
• Knowledge of general record keeping practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Oregon DHS Mandatory Reporting program.
• Knowledge of behavioral program models (CPS, CPI, Prudent Parenting, ACES, and Positive Youth Development)
• Knowledge of basic human development and impacts of trauma.
• Knowledge of the organization’s rules, regulations, procedures, Mission, Vision, and Values.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Company paid Dental,& Vision Insurance for the employee (including affordable options for dependents & partners)
• Company paid Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match
• Chaplain Care Team - Confidential, no-cost support for employee and family