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Teen Support Specialist bei Friends of Switchpoint Inc

Friends of Switchpoint Inc · Layton, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

33.280,00 $  -  37.440,00 $

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Description

ORGANIZATION: Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving those individuals, families and veterans experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014.

OUR MISSION: To empower families and individuals in need by addressing the underlying causes of their poverty and providing each client with a personalized, comprehensive plan that supports them on their journey to self-sufficiency and the opportunity to contribute to the community.

OUR VISION: We believe each individual has worth and value. Change occurs when people are treated with respect and dignity, empowered with skills and resources to better their circumstance.

CULTURE VALUES:

  • Kindness – Remember Kindness is Contagious!
  • Connection – It is why we are here and what gives purpose & meaning to life!
  • Kinship – We want you and those we serve to feel a sense of Belonging.
  • Self-Worth – Treat people the way they can become w/True Value & Worth!
  • Self-Reliance – Learn your role and take initiative!! We want “Fishermen”!

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

  • Kindness: To demonstrate compassion and respect for all people.
  • Leadership: To lead by example, developing, promoting, and sharing innovative ideas and programs to help those experiencing homelessness.
  • Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships.
  • Authenticity: To do what we say we do.
  • Positive Influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which individual lives are saved and improved by the positive experience of the people we influence.
  • Golden Rule: To treat all people as we ourselves would wish to be treated.

OUR MOTTO: It Takes All of Us to End Homelessness.

Job Summary: The Teen Living Center is a 24/7 live in center for homeless teens ages 16-18. We are looking for reliable energetic individuals with a passion for serving our residents who come from diverse backgrounds and may need extra support. The Teen Support Specialist will foster a welcoming, safe and secure environment. Teen Support Specialist will be a reliable energetic individual with a passion for serving for helping our residents who come from diverse backgrounds and may need extra support. This person will foster a welcoming, safe and secure environment.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

Direct Care:

  • Actively listen to the needs of the teens and act to meet those needs appropriately.
  • Understand and implement Switchpoint’s mission and values and adhere to all policies and procedures.
  • Assist with meal preparation, homework, and overseeing chores.
  • Maintain detailed daily logs of teens’ activities, incidents, and concerns.
  • Promptly communicate concerns about teens to management.
  • Complete necessary paperwork and documentation accurately and timely.
  • Participate in staff meetings, shift reports, and training sessions.
  • Provide life skills support to teens: budgeting, cooking, cleaning, calendaring, goal setting, time management, healthy relationships, etc.

Facility Management:

  • Maintain a clean and organized home environment.
  • Conduct regular bag and room checks to ensure teens’ safety and well-being.
  • Update maintenance log with maintenance requests.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Ability to set strong boundaries, maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion.
  • Experience working with youth, preferably in a social services or residential setting.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • This is a drug and alcohol-free house, no staff may participate in on site drug or alcohol use, including smoking/vaping.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Compensation:

Wage range: $16 - $18/hour.

Switchpoint offers, for full-time employees, a benefits package that includes medical/vision/dental, PTO, and up to 5% 401k match.


Keywords: Youth care worker, teen care worker, homeless teens, residential care, social services, life skills, mental health, child welfare

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