Now Hiring: Program Associate
Why Work Here?
”Be part of a great organization that is making a difference for LGBTQ+ youth.”
General Job Duties:
Supervise the activities of 15-25 youth at any given time, maintaining knowledge of the whereabouts of all youth, the physical security, and contraband of all youth. Provide a safe, secure environment through the use of motivational techniques, individual rapport, "positive discipline" techniques, and the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Attend to each youth's general needs (general needs ie: oversee shower & toiletry needs), problem solving, providing interventions to ensure that youth are helping each other and are recognized for their efforts.
• Ensure that planning, doing, and evaluating are part of the daily routine for each youth, and that activities or opportunities for individual recognition are created and utilized.
• Document daily shift occurrences and incidents that are directly reported to Case Management at the end of each shift.
• Assists with the daily activities of disadvantaged youth, who are at high risk for substance abuse, status offences, or delinquency.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of youth center clientele.
• Facilitates the preparation, cooking, and serving of youth center meals.
• Maintain food, hygine kit, and other youth services supplies inventories and shower spaces.
• Facilitates and carries out the weekly washing/folding of youth center towels for shower area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Case Managers or Director of Programs.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• Two years of college coursework in social or human services field preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year work experience with youth, social work, homeless services, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrate efficiency with commonly used software programs (Windows, IOS, MS Office, Internet Explorer, etc.)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to social justice, harm reduction, and youth empowerment frameworks.
• Ability to deescalate potential violence.
• Ability to work with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other diverse clients, staff, and volunteers.
• Drivers license or the ability to secure a license within 3 months of employment preferred
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds from floor level to shoulder height. Extensive walking & standing required.
Lost-N-Found Youth is an Atlanta, Georgia based nonprofit (501c3) that exists to end homelessness for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) and all sexual minority youth.
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