ORGANIZATION: Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving those individuals, families and veterans experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014.
OUR MISSION: To empower families and individuals in need by addressing the underlying causes of their poverty and providing each client with a personalized, comprehensive plan that supports them on their journey to self-sufficiency and the opportunity to contribute to the community.
OUR VISION: We believe each individual has worth and value. Change occurs when people are treated with respect and dignity, empowered with skills and resources to better their circumstance.
CULTURE VALUES:
- Kindness – Remember Kindness is Contagious!
- Connection – It is why we are here and what gives purpose & meaning to life!
- Kinship – We want you and those we serve to feel a sense of Belonging.
- Self-Worth – Treat people the way they can become w/True Value & Worth!
- Self-Reliance – Learn your role and take initiative!! We want “Fishermen”!
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
- Kindness: To demonstrate compassion and respect for all people.
- Leadership: To lead by example, developing, promoting, and sharing innovative ideas and programs to help those experiencing homelessness.
- Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships.
- Authenticity: To do what we say we do.
- Positive Influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which individual lives are saved and improved by the positive experience of the people we influence.
- Golden Rule: To treat all people as we ourselves would wish to be treated.
OUR MOTTO: It Takes All of Us to End Homelessness.
Job Summary: The Teen Living Center is a 24/7 live in center for homeless teens ages 16-18. We are looking for reliable energetic individuals with a passion for serving our residents who come from diverse backgrounds and may need extra support. The Teen Support Specialist will foster a welcoming, safe and secure environment. Teen Support Specialist will be a reliable energetic individual with a passion for serving for helping our residents who come from diverse backgrounds and may need extra support. This person will foster a welcoming, safe and secure environment.
Responsibilities:
Direct Care:
- Actively listen to the needs of the teens and act to meet those needs appropriately.
- Understand and implement Switchpoint’s mission and values and adhere to all policies and procedures.
- Assist with meal preparation, homework, and overseeing chores.
- Maintain detailed daily logs of teens’ activities, incidents, and concerns.
- Promptly communicate concerns about teens to management.
- Complete necessary paperwork and documentation accurately and timely.
- Participate in staff meetings, shift reports, and training sessions.
- Provide life skills support to teens: budgeting, cooking, cleaning, calendaring, goal setting, time management, healthy relationships, etc.
Facility Management:
- Maintain a clean and organized home environment.
- Conduct regular bag and room checks to ensure teens’ safety and well-being.
- Update maintenance log with maintenance requests.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Ability to set strong boundaries, maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion.
- Experience working with youth, preferably in a social services or residential setting.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- This is a drug and alcohol-free house, no staff may participate in on site drug or alcohol use, including smoking/vaping.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Compensation:
Wage range: $16 - $18/hour.
Switchpoint offers, for full-time employees, a benefits package that includes medical/vision/dental, PTO, and up to 5% 401k match.
Keywords: Youth care worker, teen care worker, homeless teens, residential care, social services, life skills, mental health, child welfare,