POSITION PURPOSE
The RAVEN Program Coordinator I is responsible for the development and management of YSB’s RAVEN Program. The position oversees both street-based and drop-in services to youth, based on a harm reduction model, and to assist youth in obtaining services. The Program Coordinator also maintains a safe space for transitioning youth off the streets and coordinates services with other YSB programs, including the Youth Shelter.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Specific Tasks:
Coordinate program schedules and provide supervision of drop-in, outreach, and group activities
Maintain the RAVEN property, inside and outside, as well as the vehicle in a clean, organized manner
Provide a range of services to youth, including shower facilities, clothing closet, hygiene supplies, food, employment and education information, and assistance in obtaining medical care or other needed services
Build relationships that encourage youth to rebuild their lives and examine life choices
May assist with grant proposals, provide quarterly and final program reports as required by administration or grant funders; prepare monthly program reports for the YSB Director
Attend YSB or other agency meetings as required; meet with other youth service providers and community partners; attend ATODP (Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs Programs) and public health meetings
Develop and implement weekly in-service trainings for all staff, volunteers and/or interns
Provide trainings in communication; harm reduction; health education; at-risk youth; and similar topics
Provide guidance, crisis intervention and assessment for homeless youth
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of and Experience With:
General methods of social work practice, harm reduction philosophy, crisis intervention, street outreach, group facilitation and youth empowerment philosophy
California laws pertaining to youth and issues facing homeless, runaway, street youth and substance using youth
Program coordination and administration
Ability To:
Conduct street outreach, including driving the RAVEN Programs Outreach van
Employ a team approach in a youth focused environment and respect the ideas and feelings of youth
Adapt with flexibility to innovative ideas and changing conditions
Work flexible hours, which may occasionally include early evenings and/or weekends
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BA in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field; experience and/or training that can be directly related to the required job responsibilities may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis
One (1) year experience coordinating youth workers and/or youth programs
Experience with youth substance abuse; both traditional and experimental treatment/maintenance theories
Desired:
Bilingual
Personal experience with homelessness or street life
For more info contact Patt Sweeney at 707-443-8322 ext. 205. Position is available IMMEDIATELY and open until filled.
Go to www.rcaa.org/employment-opportunities - for required employment application, complete job description, and qualifications.
NOTE TO APPLICANT
RCAA is an “Essential Business” that continues to operate during unexpected events, such as: earthquake, natural disaster, or a public health emergency. Thus, employees of RCAA are expected to continue to perform their jobs while observing safety precautions.
This position is considered a “safety-sensitive” job and will be subject to RCAA’s “Substance Abuse” policy.
This job description is just a snapshot of the complete job description. It should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards for the position. Incumbents will be required to follow instructions and perform other duties as required by their supervisor.
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