Youth Development Advocate

Looking Glass is hiring an Overnight Youth Development Advocate for our Station 7 program!

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Youth Development Advocate assists with coordination of the service plan including integration of support team members, key agencies and youth participants. This position assists with providing crisis intervention, maintaining a positive milieu, creating behavior management plans and case coordination for youth and family who access services.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience : Previous experience working with youth and families

Availability : Sunday-Monday + Thursday-Friday, 12am-8am (Overnight)

Certifications : Valid Oregon Driver's License, acceptable record, and insurability under Agency's auto insurance. Must be able to drive agency van as needed

• Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals and as a member of an integrated team.
• Ability to relate effectively with youth, parents, community, and referral sources.
• Ability to work effectively with runaway / homeless youth and their families, assisting them with crisis intervention, behavior management, access to social services and with case management.
• Ability to represent and promote program within the Agency and in the community.
• Ability to work in a stressful, unstructured environment, and maintain a positive mental attitude.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Cultural sensitivity and experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Professional appearance appropriate to the position.
• Commitment to Looking Glass Mission and Values.

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