Youth Advocate Streetwork - Evenings/Nights
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Youth Advocate Streetwork - Evenings/NightsSummary:Youth Advocates provide comprehensive services to adolescents and young adults impacted by homelessness and involved in street activities (gangs, violence, drug use/sale, and survival sex). Services provided by Youth Advocate include assessment, case planning, case facilitation and management, counseling, referrals, outreach, crisis transportation, daily living services (food, shower, respite), triage counseling, recreational activities, and support groups. Youth Advocate delivers services from a background of greater experience; they act as leaders for the team providing services at our drop-in centers. The Youth Advocate coordinates with Safe Horizon supporting programs and local agencies to provide short and long-term care necessary to meet the wide range of needs related to homeless adolescents.Essential Job Functions:Intake and assessment for individuals seeking assistanceTriage counselingEngagement of adolescents into program structure (harm reduction philosophy, rules, mutual respect)Crisis intervention and individual counseling using a comprehensive harm reduction approachPerform reparative interventions as part of a harm reduction approachMilieu counselingOffer counseling and harm reduction experience to support members of the counseling staffFacilitate access to daily living needs (food, clothes, hygiene supplies, space to rest)Providing information and counseling to homeless adolescents regarding shelter optionsAdvocacy on behalf of clients for public assistance and entitlements with city agenciesAdvocacy on behalf of under 18-year-old clients for Administration for Children's Services supportCase management, preparation of case records, prepare monthly and quarterly statistical reportsMediation for internal conflictsProvide primary role in group facilitation and conducting of educational presentations on HIV/AIDS, risk reduction, and topics related to sub-populations of homeless youthProvide street outreach to homeless and street-involved young people, as assignedEscort homeless youth to appropriate services and provide transportation as part of case planServe as an advocate and liaison for clients negotiating the shelter system and other social service programsLeadership role in weekly case conferencing meetingsMaintain routine administrative responsibilities to include the preparation of correspondence, maintaining files, mail, email, and telephone.Participation and leadership role at staff trainings, staff meetings, and staff group process workshopsParticipate in weekly supervisionKnowledge and Skills:Required:Compassionate approach to others and openness to new ideasDynamic energy, able to multi-task and negotiate multiple demands on attentionNon-judgmental approach and ability to empathize with othersClear and concise verbal and written communication skill, excellent interpersonal and organization skillsGenuine interest in working with disenfranchised youth and young adultsUnderstanding of and ability to work from harm reduction perspectiveDemonstrated ability to work independentlyRequired:GED or High School DiplomaExperience:Required:Two years of high-quality work at a Streetwork Project site ORFour years substantial experience working with at-risk/homeless adolescents in a harm reduction programValid Driver's LicenseDesirable:Personal experience with street survival activities (homelessness, gangs, drug economy, sex industry) with at least three years separation from involvement in these activities as well as a deep understanding of the relationship between personal experiences and professional standards.Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 6pm to 2amIf hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon's rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.Hiring Range: $23.07 - $23.75 HourlyFull-time Hours: 35 Hours per weekFull-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning CenterSafe Horizon is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws concerning employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Safe Horizon ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful immigrant status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff and clients.#J-18808-Ljbffr