Youth Advisor

EAST OAKLAND COMMUNITY PROJECT•Oakland, CA

13d•$18 - $19

About The Position

The Youth Advisor 4-Bpm shift provides coverage and ensures that youth are safe and secure. Handle emergency and crisis situations as needed. Complete logs and other paperwork as required and as assigned.

Requirements

This position demands a high energy, positive, mature adult who is nurturing toward young adults who are in the process of developing life coping strategies to overcome homelessness.
Three years of experience assisting homeless or low income young adults and working in a supportive housing setting
Sensitivity to the needs of young adults with multiple issues
Must be neat, organized, and professional and have good verbal communication skills, (ability to speak extremely clearly) with youth and staff
Ability to work independently
Strong leadership skills.
Able to work during the hours of 4:00pm to 8:pm
High school diploma and three years experience working with young adults with multiple issues.
English, any second language, especially Spanish, a plus
High School level
Must have the ability to utilize good judgment and make sound decisions when interacting with youth and staff members.
Must have the ability to prioritize tasks to ensure that the youths' needs are met and tasks are complete.
Basic knowledge of Word and Excel. Able to access and navigate the internet.
Must be able to negotiate a flight of stairs daily to access the transitional house.
Annual tuberculosis screening required.
This position requires the ability to work in an environment with youth with multiple issues.
The person holding this position requires strong communication skills, alertness and conflict resolution skills.
Position also demands a high energy, positive, mature adult who is nurturing toward young adults.

Nice To Haves

English, any second language, especially Spanish, a plus

Responsibilities

Assisting residents with basic house cleaning and maintenance activities.
Facilitating and monitoring menu planning and meal preparation daily.
Updating chore list and monitor residents' daily, weekly and monthly chores.
Ensure that residents have access to their incoming mail by distributing mail daily.
Promote good health, in case of illness and ensure that residents receive the proper medical attention.
Ensure that residents comply with program fee requirements and money management requirements by collecting payments monthly.
Maintain an accurate account of house activities by maintaining a current log book.
Promote and maintain a clean work environment and ensure that office area and equipment cleaned daily.
Ensure that the house is cleaned by 8:00 pm by monitoring chores activities.
Modeling a pleasant and professional demeanor when interacting with residents and staff.
Initiating conflict resolution intervention techniques to handle conflicts between residents as needed.
Other duties as assigned