Youth Specialist - Drop In Services - HYS-SDS

Job Description

Job Description

The Youth Specialist of Drop-In Services works to create and maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. They provide direct services, referrals, and basic need supplies, while administering the policies and procedures that help to ensure a safe and clean facility.

Part Time

Saturday - Tuesday 4 : 30pm - 12am, 28 hours

Non-Exempt

pay range

$20-$25 per hour

essential duties

Direct Service Tasks

• Support young people in accessing food, clothing, hygiene supplies and other basic need items.
• Provide a safe, caring, and non-judgmental environment for all young people accessing services.
• Ensure the rules, policies and procedures of Drop-In Services are adhered to.
• Conduct searches of each guest’ belongings at check-in time to ensure the removal of any prohibited items.
• Provide referrals to appropriate resources such as case management, education, employment, housing, mental health, and substance use services.
• Act as a role model for all young people accessing services.
• Monitor laundry and shower use.

Program Tasks

Administrative Tasks

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

job requirements

a. Education and Experience

b. Additional Requirements

c. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

We offer :

Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and communities’ diverse identities and cultures. For more information, email hr@friendsofyouth.org.

Compensation details : 20-25 Hourly Wage

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