Teen Services Housing Support Staff

PREBLE STREET•Portland, OR

6d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Preble Street is seeking a full-time, third-shift Housing Support Staff member for its Teen Services team. Teen Services operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and provides services to youth ages 12–21. The position works at the Preble Street Teen Center and the Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter, building relationships with clients, maintaining client safety, monitoring the security of both locations, and providing crisis intervention and support in a low-barrier setting. The schedule is Thursday through Sunday, 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. This is a 40-hour-per-week position. The hourly rate is $23.82, with a $2.00-per-hour shift differential for hours worked between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Teen Services staff must attend recurrent, regularly scheduled trainings provided on-site. Eligibility for employment with Teen Services requires staff to be at least 21 years old, hold or obtain First Aid and CPR certification, provide proof of education, and receive acceptable background check results, including a BMV check. Reliable transportation is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of relevant experience.
One year of experience working with at-risk youth or in a residential setting.
At least 21 years of age.
Hold First Aid and CPR certification or become certified; on-site training opportunities are offered.
Provide proof of education, such as a diploma or transcript.
Have acceptable background check results, including BMV.
Reliable transportation.
Understanding of and positive regard for people experiencing homelessness.
Understanding of social work theory and practice.
Familiarity with community resources.
Appreciation of the challenges of low-barrier services.
Ability to establish boundaries with a diverse population.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with clients.
Maintain client safety.
Monitor the security of the Preble Street Teen Center and the Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter.
Provide crisis intervention and support in a low-barrier setting.
Attend recurrent, regularly scheduled on-site trainings.

Benefits

Four weeks (160 accrued hours) of vacation time.
Twelve days (96 accrued hours) of sick time.
32 hours of personal time.
12 paid holidays.
Health insurance, including a 100% employer-paid option.
Dental insurance, including a 100% employer-paid option.
Vision insurance.
Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
$2.00-per-hour shift differential for hours worked between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.