Weekend YES Shelter Specialist
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Job Location:
Fulton, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Type: Substitute Coverage Grade 13
We are currently hiring Part Time Youth Shelter Specialists to provide coverage on an asâneeded basis.
This flexible role is ideal for candidates seeking meaningful work that fits their schedule while still making a powerful impact on the lives of youth in our community.
What Youll Do:
As a Youth Shelter Specialist youll provide safety encouragement and vital support to youth experiencing homelessness or crisis. Your daily work will include:
- Delivering one-on-one supportive counseling and crisis intervention in a calm caring manner
- Assisting youth in connecting with internal and external community resources
- Responding to in-person and phone inquiries to the YES! Shelter
- Supporting youth in scheduling and attending appointments coordinating transportation and participating in social/recreational activities
- Ensuring the safety and security of the shelter and its residents at all times
- Completing shelter entry assessments and coordinating safe transportation and entry
- Helping with meal preparation housekeeping donation organization and maintaining a home-like environment
- Providing transportation when needed
- Entering accurate data into required systems and assisting with tracking program statistics
- Facilitating house meetings and maintaining clear communication with the Program Manager
- Ensuring effective communication during shift changes
- Assisting with Homeless Program activities as needed
- Completing physical tasks such as navigating stairs and lifting up to 25 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Were looking for someone compassionate dependable and dedicated to supporting youth. Applicants must:
- Use sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality
- Understand youth services rights and responsibilities
- Complete required trainings and attend meetings as assigned
- Hold a valid NYS Drivers License and have reliable insured transportation
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED and at least 12 months of related human services experience
- Equivalent education/experience combinations will be considered
ð Why Join OCO
Become part of a mission-driven organization committed to empowering individuals and strengthening our community. Your work will have a positive impact on the lives of young people.
ð Ready to Apply
Bring your compassion and purpose to our team!
Apply today and help create a safe supportive environment where youth can thrive.
Oswego County Opportunities Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race creed color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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About Company
A private, non-profit agency, Oswego County Opportunities touches the lives of more than 30,000 people each year through more than 50 programs operating in over 80 locations throughout Oswego County. The agency, which is a United Way of Greater Oswego County member, employs more than ... View more
