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Youth Development AdvocateLooking Glass Community Services • Eugene, OR, US
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Youth Development Advocate

Youth Development Advocate

Looking Glass Community Services • Eugene, OR, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Looking Glass is hiring an Overnight Youth Development Advocate for our Station 7 program!

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Youth Development Advocate assists with coordination of the service plan including integration of support team members, key agencies and youth participants. This position assists with providing crisis intervention, maintaining a positive milieu, creating behavior management plans and case coordination for youth and family who access services.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience : Previous experience working with youth and families

Availability : Friday- Monday, 11pm - 9am (Overnight)

Certifications : Valid Oregon Driver's License, acceptable record, and insurability under Agency's auto insurance. Must be able to drive agency van as needed

  • Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals and as a member of an integrated team.
  • Ability to relate effectively with youth, parents, community, and referral sources.
  • Ability to work effectively with runaway / homeless youth and their families, assisting them with crisis intervention, behavior management, access to social services and with case management.
  • Ability to represent and promote program within the Agency and in the community.
  • Ability to work in a stressful, unstructured environment, and maintain a positive mental attitude.
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Cultural sensitivity and experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Professional appearance appropriate to the position.
  • Commitment to Looking Glass Mission and Values.

SPECIFIC DUTIES :

  • Assists case plan coordination
  • Assists with crisis intervention counseling and service coordination for telephone and walk-in clients.
  • Acts as a positive role model and provide leadership and motivation for youth and staff.
  • Assists in planning and implements group programs and activities.
  • Maintains a clear and positive milieu and implements program policies and procedures.
  • Completes documentation in a timely and accurate manner (i.e. staff log, files, agenda, statistics in data management systems, etc.).
  • Assists with networking with other social service agencies and professionals in a manner that would provide the client with the best possible social support system.
  • Completes Service Coordinator duties when Service Coordinators are not available.
  • Ensures appropriate information is shared when needed in accordance with confidentiality policy.
  • Participates actively in staff meetings and trainings.
  • Works one to four scheduled shifts per week and is responsible for on-call shift coverage one week a month.
  • Transports clients as needed.
  • Completes other duties as assigned.
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