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Lead Youth Support Specialist - Home Youth Specialist
Location:
Salem, OR
Description:
Join our team as we help young people find stability, success, and positive relationships! The Lead Youth Support Specialist (LYSS) directly supervises at-risk youth and assists youth in obtaining basic needs and navigating resources, while ensuring a safe space at HOME. The LYSS helps youth learn life skills, build positive relationships and navigate public and social services available in the community. LYSS serves as a mentor and shift lead to their peers. Candidates must submit their applications by 05/04/23 in order to be considered for first-round interviews. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Three or more years of work or volunteering experience in fast-paced customer service, healthcare, education, social or community services; or related public-facing sectors; College coursework in social sciences or related human services preferred but not required. Preference will be given to candidates with work or volunteer experience working with special needs populations and/or with youth or high-risk youth 11-18 years of age. Equivalent combinations of education, various types of experience, and training may be accepted. Prior training experience in the following areas preferred but not required: CRP/First Aid, Food Handler, Mandatory Reporting, Privacy Laws, Trauma Informed Care, Suicide Intervention, Collaborative Problem Solving, and Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to build and maintain healthy boundaries and relationships with youth and community partners. Desirable skill sets include de-escalation, motivational interviewing, role-modeling, active listening, flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances, light cooking, housekeeping, and close monitoring and supervision of youth. Proficiencies in the use of Microsoft Office, such as Word and Outlook. Effectively communicates orally and in written form; reads and interprets policies and instructions. Ability to utilize video conferencing, navigating and communicating on social media, and general technology skills. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATION Valid driver license and insured vehicle available for use on the job with satisfactory drive record for the past 5 years Pass Oregon Department of Human Services criminal background check. This position is subject to MWVCAA's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for client-facing positions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Required to frequently reach; required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, and rarely crawl. Mobility to get to multiple levels in house/facility without elevators is required. Regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Manual dexterity for handling office equipment, preparing food/cooking, checking for hidden items in beds, backpacks, facilities, on persons. Frequent driving in all weather conditions. WORK ENVIRONMENT Close quarters, often with a population experiencing homelessness, with additional barriers such as mental illness and substance use. Frequent noise and distractions in workspaces. May work in kitchen/laundry with appliances and restroom spaces. Indoor and outdoor work environment. Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed and scheduled by the supervisor. Utilizes virtual video conference platforms and social media platforms as a means to communicate and work collaboratively. Potential risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other communicable conditions. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as face coverings may be required. * COVID-19 Alert : This position includes performing essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic and potential exposure to others who may be infected with the virus. I understand that if I am feeling unwell or have knowledge that I have had contact with an individual with a positive COVID-19 test, I will report it to my supervisor and XXXX@mwvcaa.org and that I must use available PPE and practice social distancing whenever possible according to agency policies. MWVCAA is committed to promoting and achieving diversity, equity and inclusion with employees and with those we serve. The agency strives to be an employer of choice with a vision for all people to be respected for their infinite worth, and supported to envision and reach a positive future. MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-XXXX. **This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, please apply at mwvcaa.org/careers/. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Lead Youth Support Specialist - Home Youth Specialist is a Nonprofit Support Worker, Youth Specialist Job at Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency located in Salem OR. Find other listings like Lead Youth Support Specialist - Home Youth Specialist by searching Oodle for Nonprofit Support Worker, Youth Specialist Jobs.
Lead Youth Support Specialist - Home Youth Specialist is a Nonprofit Support Worker, Youth Specialist Job at Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency located in Salem OR. Find other listings like Lead Youth Support Specialist - Home Youth Specialist by searching Oodle for Nonprofit Support Worker, Youth Specialist Jobs.