Medford, Oregon, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$20/hr
Description Hearts With A Mission has a great opportunity for a Life Coach in our Medford Youth Shelter. Hearts With A Mission serves homeless and at-risk youth, ages 10-17, by providing shelter, educational support, men…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Behavior Management, Mentoring, Life Skills Training, Case Management
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Provide direct supervision, mentoring, and life skills training for at-risk youth in a temporary emergency shelter. Manage shelter operations including intake, meal preparation, safety monitoring, and crisis intervention.
Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience working with at-risk youth. Must possess a valid driver's license and obtain First Aid/CPR and Food Handler certifications within 20 days of hire.
Description
Hearts With A Mission has a great opportunity for a Life Coach in our Medford Youth Shelter.
Thursday - Monday (Off Tuesday and Wednesday)
12:00AM (midnight) - 8:00AM
Schedule subject to change based on agency needs
The Life Coach provides direct supervision of youth, ages 10-17 years old, living in a temporary emergency youth shelter. This position provides mentoring, life skills training, coaching, peer support, and applies positive behavior management techniques in a loving, yet structured setting. The Life Coach participates in meal preparation, cleaning, record keeping, medication administration, transportation, written reports, and engaging with youth. Responsible for continually monitoring safety and security. Performs assignments with supervision or independently, requiring initiative and judgment in conduct of work. All work is performed in compliance with organizational guidelines and policies, as well as all applicable laws.
The Life Coach reports directly to the Lead Life Coach and Shelter Manager. This is not a supervisory position. The Life Coach may be assigned to coordinate activities with others on specific projects. This position has an introductory period of three (3) months.
Requirements
Work is performed indoors, in a shelter for at-risk, homeless, and runaway youth. This position is not normally exposed to hazardous materials, loud noises, or extreme heat or cold, however, noise levels are consistent with a youth shelter housing up to 16 youths and numerous staff consecutively. Occasional exposure to chemical solutions, Airborne Pathogens, and Bloodborne Pathogens (body fluids) may occur. This position requires evening, weekend, and/or holiday work. Work activities vary widely including attendance at meetings, trainings, and conferences; some overnight travel may be required. If local travel occurs and requires use of a personally owned vehicle, mileage reimbursement is available. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential job functions satisfactorily. This position involves periods of prolonged sitting and standing and use of computer equipment. This position requires the physical and mental capabilities to read information printed on paper and displayed on computer monitors; hear, speak, and communicate verbally using the English language; cognitive thinking and mathematical calculation capabilities; manual dexterity to manipulate papers, files, financial records, keyboard, 10-key, mouse, and telephone. This position requires walking, crouching, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, balancing, climbing steps/stairs, regular limb extension, pinching, grasping, moving, lifting, and carrying objects of 10 or more pounds frequently. Occasional driving required locally and long distance. Reasonable accommodations will be made to otherwise qualify individuals with disabilities and known limitations. This position must promote safe working practices; supports an environment of mental and physical well-being.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Minimum of one (1) year experience working with at-risk youth ages 10-17 years old.
3. Experience in the use of computers, word processing, data base, and spreadsheet software applications.
4. First Aid/CPR certification AND Food Handler’s certification within 20 days of hire.
5. Valid Oregon driver’s license at time of hire.
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or a related field.
2. Two (2) or more years’ experience working with at-risk youth.
3. Bilingual in English/Spanish
4. Experience with Collaborative Problem Solving, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, ACES, Trauma-Informed Care, and/or Prudent Parenting.
FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Hearts With A Mission is a faith-based 501(c)3 non-profit. All services provided are confidential and free of charge. Hearts With A Mission services are available to all eligible youth in Jackson County regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Youth from outside of Jackson County are screened on a case-by-case basis and upon bed availability. Hearts With A Mission is licensed by the State of Oregon, as a Child Caring Agency to provide services for homeless, runaway and transitional living youth, ages 10-17. We cooperate with all law enforcement agencies.
Offices: 521 Edwards St, Medford, OR 97501, US · 529 Edwards St, Medford, OR 97501, US
Hearts With A Mission is a faith-based 501(c)3 non-profit. All services provided are confidential and free of charge. Hearts With A Mission services are available to all eligible youth in Jackson County regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Youth from outside of Jackson County are screened on a case-by-case basis and upon bed availability. Hearts With A Mission is licensed by the State of Oregon, as a Child Caring Agency to provide services for homeless, runaway and transitional living youth, ages 10-17. We cooperate with all law enforcement agencies.
Offices: 521 Edwards St, Medford, OR 97501, US · 529 Edwards St, Medford, OR 97501, US
