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Drop-in Center Youth and Young Adult (YYA) Advocate
Purpose
The LifeSpring Drop-in Center is a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space for youth and young adult’s ages 18-25 years of age who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. All services are free of charge.
Specific Activities
• Create a warm and welcoming environment so youth and youth adults (YYA) will feel safe and accepted
• Provide supportive services to YYA’s who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness
• Provide basic needs assistance (food, water, new clothing, hygiene products, access to shower and do laundry, etc.) to YYA’s when they enter the Drop in Center
• Engage and promote YYA’s social & emotional well-being
• Connect YYA’s to non-housing resources based on their needs
• Connect YYA (if YYA express and interest) to the YYA Liaison that will provide more intensive case management
• Work closely with Just in Time (JIT) staff to determine best fit for YYA
Qualifications/Requirements• Provide supportive services to YYA’s who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness
• Provide basic needs assistance (food, water, new clothing, hygiene products, access to shower and do laundry, etc.) to YYA’s when they enter the Drop in Center
• Engage and promote YYA’s social & emotional well-being
• Connect YYA’s to non-housing resources based on their needs
• Connect YYA (if YYA express and interest) to the YYA Liaison that will provide more intensive case management
• Work closely with Just in Time (JIT) staff to determine best fit for YYA
• Interested in supporting YYA’s who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness
• Demonstrate awareness of trauma-informed, client-driven, and culturally sensitive care
• Being open and flexible to new tasks that may be requested by program staff
• Culturally sensitive, respectful, welcoming, non-judgmental, punctual, empathetic, and committed
• Professional and YYA centered
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Physical Demands/Work Environment• Demonstrate awareness of trauma-informed, client-driven, and culturally sensitive care
• Being open and flexible to new tasks that may be requested by program staff
• Culturally sensitive, respectful, welcoming, non-judgmental, punctual, empathetic, and committed
• Professional and YYA centered
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
TB Test, Drug Screening, and Live Scan Background Check
COVID-19 UPDATE: masks/face coverings required onsite (regardless of vaccination status), social distancing enforced, vaccine encouraged
Work ScheduleCOVID-19 UPDATE: masks/face coverings required onsite (regardless of vaccination status), social distancing enforced, vaccine encouraged
- Must committ to one full shift (at least once a week)
- The Drop-in center is open 10am-2pm Monday - Friday
- Current available shifts: Mon 10am-12pm & 12-2pm, Weds 10am-12pm, & Fri 10am-12pm
- At least six months or one semester (for students) commitment required