Department: | YEAH! Berkeley |
Location: | Berkeley, CA |
YEAH! YOUTH ENGAGEMENT ADVOCACY HOUSING
A program of Covenant House California
Job Description for Shelter Advocates
(non-exempt position)
As our direct care staff work with youth that are 18-24 years old,
we require that applicants are at least 25 years old.
Berkeley’s homeless population is estimated to be 1,200, about 225 of whom are youth aged 18 to 25. Three quarters are male and 54% Caucasian. In interviews, 85% said they are local, 73% self-reported active drug or alcohol use, 36% indicated they have mental health problems, half have not graduated from high school, and 79% have no source of income.
YEAH! is a community-based agency providing shelter and support services to young adults between the ages of 18-24 who are homeless. Our programs include street-based outreach, a shelter for 30 youth each night, individual mental health supports, groups and activities, and ongoing support for individuals who have moved into housing.
Through our Clinical Day Program, YEAH! provides intensive case management and counseling to a select group. Participants meet regularly with a trained clinician. Together they set goals and chart a path to their preferred lives. Youth are helped to find employment, to secure permanent, affordable housing, to return to (or stay in) school, and to learn to utilize community resources.
YEAH!'s core values include treating all people with dignity and respect; holding relationship-building as foundational to everything we do; being intentional about co-creating community; affirming and valuing diversity and fostering inclusivity; and, holding ourselves to high standards of quality for service delivery.
We are seeking qualified applicants to become a part of an exciting and dynamic organization that makes a difference in the lives of homeless and trafficked youth. Applicants that have experience working with youth that have experienced homelessness, who have traumatic histories, identify as LGBTQ, are gender non-conforming and/or who often face multiple issues and have complex needs. Applicants with knowledge and/or experience working with youth development programs, utilizing a harm reduction framework, using trauma informed practices and will value working with a multi-disciplinary team to create a safe inclusive environment would be highly preferred.
YEAH! offers an excellent benefits package including: medical, vision, dental, an EAP program, pension, tax deferred annuity and a generous vacation package.
All staff members are also expected to attend staff meetings held every other Tuesday from 5:30-7:30pm at YEAH!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES ON ALL SHIFTS:
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ON OVERNIGHT SHIFT (12:15-8:15am or 12:30-8:30am):
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
YEAH! does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
YEAH! is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.