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Description
The Contra Costa Youth Continuum of Services (CCYCS) program is a public/private partnership with Contra Costa Health Services Homeless Program. CCYCS operates with the philosophy that every young person has the ability to make good choices for themselves, when provided with gentle guidance, support, and positive opportunities. We value the diversity, determination, resiliency, and strength that all youth bring to our doors. (www.cchealth.org/homeless/homeless-youth.php) Under the supervision of the CCYCS Site Supervisor, the individual in this position supervises and enforces the daily routine activities of any assigned youth site, including a 15-bed shelter facility and 6-bed transitional housing program. Youth, between the ages of 18-24 years old, receive temporary housing and supportive services. The role of the Youth Specialists is to monitor youth compliance with daily operations and provide additional support as needed, such as counseling, coaching, and crisis intervention.
If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 prior to the start date.
The shift schedules available for this vacancy is for the following:
3:00pm-11:00pm, Monday - Friday
You will need to ensure you are able to work these days and hours in order to be considered.
Hourly rate range: $20.00 - $23.00, hourly
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supervision of youth in an emergency shelter and transitional living programs
Conducts phone screenings for new clients, completes client intake and exits
Supports hours of operation by providing wake-up calls, medication reminders, setting up meals, motivating youth to engage in daily activities, chore assistance, and enforcing curfew and quiet hours
Facilitate recreational groups onsite to promote positive interactions among all residents
Facilitate offsite outings to local outings and accompany youth to community events; County vehicle is available with proof of Driver license and insurance
Maintain professional and objective documentation in a Staff Shift Log
Provides one on one counseling or intervention support to youth facing challenges following program rules or activities; issues write-ups as necessary
Ability to handle and document emergency incidents, including medical, mental health, violent and/or other unanticipated events, including evacuation due to earthquake, chemical release, incarceration, or other incidents.
Reports and seeks immediate assistance during any unsafe or unusual occurrences; in the absence of onsite management the Youth Specialist contacts on-call management during evening and weekend hours
Conducts and documents hourly site walk through inside and outside to ensure a safe and comfortable living safe for staff and residents
Keeps a clean and welcoming facility at all times by doing light housekeeping/general clean-up of all inside and outdoor spaces; stocks up program supplies as needed
Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings
Other duties as required
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Successful applicants must have a high school diploma and ideally 1 year experience working with youth or desire to work with the homeless youth population
Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the community and the condition of homeless, street and runaway youth.
Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
Applicants who are bilingual in Spanish or Southeast Asian languages are encouraged to apply.
Education/Experience
Successful applicants must have a high school diploma/GED
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand Frequently
Walk Frequently
Sit Frequently
Handling / Fingering Frequently
Reach Outward Occasionally
Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally
Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
See Constantly
Taste/ Smell Not Applicable
Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)
Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)
Constantly (5+ hrs/day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
General office setting in a residential youth program
Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better.
Experience
Required
1 year:
experience working with youth or desire to work with the homeless youth population
Please include your resume and cover letter with the application.
Apply here: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PUB1001PUBH/JobBoard/6705aa07-0bcb-4660-ad1b-2fda952becc7/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=e3af8f83-f93b-4951-abd0-f44fd93648c0
Vacancy caducado!