Youth Care Advocate (Overnight ReliefOn-Call)
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Job Location:
Hillsboro, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 20 - 20
Posted on:
30 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
All cultures races disabilities religions sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome at Boys And Girls Aid.
Boys & Girls Aids 24/7 Youth Homeless Shelter SAFE PLACE located in Hillsboro OR is currently seeking a Relief Youth Care Advocate to join our team.
Are you caring and empathetic while able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries Can you remain calm and patient in stressful situations Do you have a strong work ethic If yes you might just be perfect for this position!
ABOUT BOYS AND GIRLS AID
Founded in 1885 we are focused on family permanency. Our mission is to make sure that every child in foster care grows up in a family. We teach and model healthy environments invest in relationships and work to cultivate the best opportunities for children. As we focus on building positive and long-lasting relationships we strive to create a formidable foundation for the youth we serve. As a member of the Boys And Girls Aid team you will have an opportunity to promote social justice for youth who are in foster care are involved with juvenile justice or are experiencing homelessness.
Each employee plays a direct role in adding value to those we serve. We understand that how we treat our employees reflects on their performance. We strive to show our staff how much they are valued through a culture of open communication transparency and addition to competitive pay and benefits we offer a work-life balance within the company!
What Boys And Girls Aid Can Offer You
Join our team as an On-Call Relief (OCR) staff member and enjoy flexible scheduling meaningful work and valuable benefits:
- Up to 4 on-call relief shifts per month
- $50 bonus for each 8-hour shift picked up while engaged and waiting
- $20/hour base pay plus a $3/hour overnight differential
- $100 holiday incentive for being on-call during designated holidays
- Additional shift opportunities available based on program needs
Professional Growth And Support
- Ongoing training in Trauma-Informed Care attachment theory and best practice approaches
- Opportunities to advance social justice for youth in foster care juvenile justice or experiencing homelessness
- Supportive supervision from knowledgeable leaders committed to your success
Additional Benefits
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility through our agency
What Youll Do as an On-Call Relief Youth Care Advocate at Safe Place:
Current available shifts for Relief Youth Care Advocates:
Third Shift
- Saturday: 12a-8a
- Sunday: 12a-8a
- Monday: 12a-8a
- Thursday: 12a-8a
- Friday: 12a-8a
Safe Place in an emergency shelter for youth ages 12-20. Youth can access essential services while longer-term housing is found. Staff assists youth with meeting basic needs educational support and helping to find stability.
- Follow the schedule and structure of the Safe Place programs in Hillsboro providing oversight of the facilities to maintain all safety security and licensing standards.
- Supervise and monitor youth whereabouts and safety at all times providing youth supervision in the facility and in the community.
- Ensure youth adhere to specific standards of conduct and appropriate youth interactions. Instruct youth regarding desirable health personal habits and housekeeping duties.
- Promote a culture of responsivity in which youth are empowered to be active participants in the program (e.g. seeking opportunities for individual or group coaching and skill-building maintaining a daily activity schedule to help youth overall development).
- Interact with youth and families in a way that incorporates trauma-informed care harm reduction awareness of the culture of poverty permanency goals and other recognized best practices for runaway and homeless youth programs.
On-Call Responsibilities:
- Be Available: You must be available to work when called with a schedule published monthly.
- Engaged to Wait: You will be compensated for the time you are waiting and for any time you work when called in.
Requirements:
- Two (2) years of experience in a social services mental health or care giving setting working with youth.
- Optional: Bachelors degree in relevant field (social work psychology sociology) and one (1) year relevant experience.
- Must possess a valid drivers license from state of residence (Oregon or Washington) personal automobile liability insurance and pass a DMV driving record check.
- Must meet the driving requirements under the Agency Safe Driving Policy and maintain a good driving record that is eligible for coverage by the agencys current insurance provider.
- You may be asked to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you apply today!
Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Management
- Intake Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Case Management
- Child Protective Services
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Social Work
- Word Processing
About Company
For youngsters growing up without families, we seek ties that will last a lifetime. Boys & Girls Aid offers foster care, adoption, housing and shelter programs.
