Overview
Covenant House PA is a force united by a promise to end youth homelessness as we know it in Pennsylvania. For over 24 years, we’ve led the way with community health initiatives and advocacy in local communities in Philadelphia and York. Covenant House PA provides shelter and a continuum of care for youth experiencing homelessness or commercial exploitation to make a significant impact with this critical issue. CHPA strives to perpetuate a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization.
To gain deeper insights into how Covenant House PA builds bridges of hope for young people facing homelessness and trafficking, please CLICK HERE.
Are you ready to become a part of the solution and offer your talents and expertise to help this most vulnerable population?
If you have the commitment and emotional stamina to work with homeless youth to help them, find a better path forward, then read on!
The youth engagement specialist role is critical to the success of our mission and directly interfaces with youth to provide direct, supportive, individualized care in a positive and holistic way to youth accessing services in the Safe Haven Residential Program.
- Valid driver’s license required
- Philadelphia, PA (Germantown)
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This position requires a staff member of the same sex as the residents, due to the need for privacy on the floor (BFOQ). Therefore, only female applicants will be considered for this specific role
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AVAILABLE POSITIONS:
- 1 Full-Time (Female-identified) – Shifts vary with day and evening shifts throughout the week
Responsibilities:
- Empower Youth: Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating personalized client goal plans that foster growth and independence.
- Ensure Safety: Supervise all client activities to maintain a safe and healthy environment aligned with our agency’s values.
- Facilitate Services: Organize and monitor essential support services, including meals, activities, and both group and individual sessions.
- Communicate Effectively: Promptly inform relevant personnel of any operational issues that require attention.
- Provide Support: Work closely with clients on an individual basis, offering one-on-one counseling and accompanying them to appointments and activities as needed.
- Document Progress: Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of client interactions, caseload progress, and inter or intra-agency communications.
- Manage Resources: Ensure responsible allocation and documentation of petty cash and resources, following agency policies and procedures.
- Adapt to Needs: Be flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of the youth we serve.
- Contribute to Program Development: Participate in creating and enhancing program resources tailored to our population.
- Exhibit Professionalism: Maintain a high standard of professionalism in all interactions with staff and youth.
- Support Daily Living: Assist residents with daily tasks, providing residential support as needed.
- Emergency Coverage: Be prepared to stay for additional shifts during emergencies or staff shortages, including holidays and weekends.
- Additional Duties: Any other duties assigned by management staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a human service or related field.
· Excellent communication ability, communicating with youth, staff and management.
· Strong crisis management skills.
· Deep desire to work with at-risk youth.
· Ability to handle physically and emotionally challenging situations.
· Excellent assessment and judgment.
· Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Americans with Disability Specifications
Physical Demands:
In the role of Youth Engagement Specialist, you will engage in a variety of physical activities essential for supporting our youth. This includes standing, walking, sitting, and using your hands to handle various tasks. You may occasionally need to climb stairs, balance, and lift or move items up to 25 pounds. Vision capabilities, such as close and distance vision, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus, are also important. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations to ensure that all employees can successfully perform their essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
You will work in a dynamic environment that reflects the realities of our mission. While performing your duties, you may encounter various weather conditions, and the noise level is generally moderate. Our commitment to inclusivity means that we will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- Philadelphia, PA 19144 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Philadelphia, PA 19144: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Our Community
Our critical mission demands that we have all voices at the table. A team of diverse people, perspectives, and experiences is smarter, stronger, and more effective for our young people. At Covenant House, every team member is valued, respected, heard, and supported, and we welcome honest and courageous self-reflection on any aspects of our work that are based on biased or outdated viewpoints. We deliberately create opportunities for our staff to grow and thrive.
Covenant House Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: CHPA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at CHPA are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, family or parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. CHPA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.
