As Needed Staff--Teen Shelter Services
About The Position
Preble Street’s Teen Services programs work together to offer access to casework, shelter, housing, food, and other essential services 24/7, 365 days a year to youth experiencing homelessness. Teen Shelter Services, including the Teen Center and Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter, is a hub of services for homeless and runaway youth, offering 24/7 shelter and providing a warm, safe space, meals, basic necessities, and support in a low-barrier setting. An As Needed (per diem) Staff position is currently available to work with the Teen Shelter Services team, providing comprehensive services to vulnerable youth. Working alongside caseworkers and other support staff members, As Needed Staff responsibilities include engaging youth and building relationships, providing program coverage, maintaining client safety, monitoring security of the building; and providing critical crisis intervention and support to youth. As Needed Staff have the ability to select available shifts and may work up to 28 hours per week. Shifts may vary in length and include evening, overnight (awake), and weekend hours.
Requirements
- Education in social work or related field and experience working with youth experiencing homelessness, or a comparable combination of education and experience
- An understanding of and alignment with Preble Street’s mission
- Positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty and commitment to providing low-barrier services
- Strong de-escalation and crisis intervention skills
- Capability to engage with and maintain professional boundaries with diverse populations
- Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in challenging situations
- Collaborative, cooperative, team-oriented work style
- Reliability to work shifts as scheduled
- Ability to work overnight shifts
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Hold certification or become certified in CPR and First Aid (on-site training opportunities offered)
- Provide proof of education of at least high school completion (diploma or transcript)
- Have acceptable background check results
- Attend recurrent, regularly-scheduled trainings, which are provided on-site
Responsibilities
- Engaging youth and building relationships
- Providing program coverage
- Maintaining client safety
- Monitoring security of the building
- Providing critical crisis intervention and support to youth
Benefits
- Shift differentials of $2.00 or $1.00 per hour when working in 24/7 programs
- Flexible schedules
- Earn PTO based on hours worked
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
