Youth Support Specialist (Temporary, Part Time, Overnight Shift)

Job Type
Part-time, Temporary
Description
JOB TITLE:The Source Youth Support Specialist
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
SUPERVISES: N/A
FSLA STATUS: Temporary, Part Time, Overnight
DEPARTMENT: The Source
LOCATION: Boulder, CO
ABOUT TGTHR:
TGTHR (formerly Attention Homes), has established a continuum of care aiming to ensure that youth feel safe, affirmed, comfortable, secure and valued. TGTHR has been committed to ending youth homelessness for 55 years by providing youth with access to a place to live, employment, education, wellness and a supportive community.
For more information, visit TGTHR.org .
If you would like to know more about TGTHR's values, click here .
Do you thrive in a dynamic and ever changing work environment?
Do you have a high threshold for sometimes chaotic but always rewarding work?
Do you want to provide collaborative support to youth that are experiencing homelessness, youth that are part of the child welfare system or involved in the juvenile justice system?
SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Source operates 24/7.
The goal of The Source is to move young people from unstable living situations to safety and self-sufficiency. Through Street Outreach, a Drop-In Center and Overnight Shelter for youth ages 12-24, The Source provides employment and education assistance, short-term shelter, long-term housing navigation, support and inclusivity groups, family coaching services, life-skills development, mental and physical wellness support, and an array of individual and group activities.
Requirements
PROVIDING SUPPORT AT A YOUTH FACILITY MAY LOOK LIKE:

• Creating and maintaining a safe, supportive, trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Contributing and collaborating with a diverse team, and community partners
• Maintaining timely and objective record keeping, and salesforce data entry
• Building and maintaining an overall positive energy for youth, staff, and external partners with a high degree of professionalism.
• Identifying areas of improvement throughout [Chase House] programs, following procedures and suggesting solutions where possible.
• Assisting in implementation of behavior plans.
• Routinely applying program expectations through use of established behavior modification plan(s).
• Participating in and facilitating youth groups.
• Working with assigned program participants in the role of "sponsor" to promote pro social behavior
• Practice compassion and empower participants while holding them accountable
• Maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Provide support with intake process as needed.
• Providing individualized support to youth, including; transportation, crisis intervention using a variety of techniques, advocacy, and assisting with daily living skills.
• Maintain household safety regarding a variety of household chores and activities, such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Engage in all staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Maintaining open communication with resident treatment team, including case workers, probation officers, parents and others involved in residents' case as needed.
• Actively seek out and attend external trainings to promote your development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

• 2 years of college education OR H.S Diploma (or equivalent) and 1 year of equivalent work experience in Human Service fields
• Available to work evenings, weekends, overnights; and short notice shifts.
• Commitment to continued education of social justice, especially the intersection of youth homelessness and race, sexuality, gender, ability, and socioeconomics.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Respect confidentiality and maintain dignity and integrity.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccine or are able to receive one within seven weeks of hire
• Ability to sit for long periods of time while also performing typing duties.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and other strenuous activities.
• Moving up and down stairs throughout shift

Preferred:

• Bilingual: English/Spanish is a plus
• Experience with Salesforce
• Prior experience working with youth and/or vulnerable populations
• Customer service experience
• Valid driver's license

Don't meet every single requirement?
At TGTHR we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION $21.50 per hour TGTHR supports employees with ongoing training and offers competitive compensation and benefits such as a flexible work environment dependent on work position, medical, dental, vision, and accident insurance, paid time off/sick leave/parental leave/paid holidays/bereavement leave, employee assistance program/counseling services, development and educational opportunities and a 403(b) retirement plan. TGTHR is pleased to provide professional growth opportunities for full time employees pursuing their LPC or MFT licensure. In exchange for providing counseling services in programs, employees will receive on sight individual and group supervision at no cost to the employee.
TGTHR is a drug-free workplace. Candidates and employees must be able to pass a criminal check.
TGTHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are strategically invested in creating an equitable, diverse, just, and inclusive work environment. All interested individuals, including people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, women, and people with different levels of ability are particularly urged to apply. For more information on our justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (J.E.D.I) efforts, visit our website https://tgthr.org/