All cultures, races, disabilities, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome at Boys & Girls AidBoys & Girls Aid in Hillsboro OR is looking to hire an On- Call Relief Youth Care Advocate. Are you caring and empathetic while able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries? Can you remain calm and patient in stressful situations? Do you have a strong work ethic? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position!ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS AIDFounded in 1885, we are focused on family permanency. Our mission is to make sure that every child in foster care grows up in a family. We teach and model healthy environments, invest in relationships, and work to cultivate the best opportunities for children. As we focus on building positive and long-lasting relationships, we strive to create a formidable foundation for the youth we serve. As a member of the Boys & Girls Aid team, you will have an opportunity to promote social justice for youth who are in foster care, are involved with juvenile justice, or are experiencing homelessness.Each employee plays a direct role in adding value to those we serve. We understand that how we treat our employees reflects on their performance. We strive to show our staff how much they are valued through a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer a work-life balance within the company!What Boys & Girls Aid Can Offer YouJoin our team as an On-Call Relief (OCR) staff member and enjoy flexible scheduling, meaningful work, and valuable benefits:Flexible Shifts & Competitive Pay

Up to 4 on-call relief shifts per month
$50 bonus for each 8-hour shift picked up while engaged and waiting
$20/hour base pay, plus a $3/hour overnight differential
$100 holiday incentive for being on-call during designated holidays
Additional shift opportunities available based on program needs

Professional Growth & Support

Ongoing training in Trauma-Informed Care, attachment theory, and best practice approaches
Opportunities to advance social justice for youth in foster care, juvenile justice, or experiencing homelessness
Supportive supervision from knowledgeable leaders committed to your success

Additional Benefits

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility through our agency

What You'll Do as an On-Call Relief Youth Care Advocate at Safe Place:Current available shifts:

Sunday: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Monday: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Safe Place in an emergency shelter for youth ages 12-20. Youth can access essential services while longer-term housing is found. Staff assists youth with meeting basic needs, educational support and helping to find stability. The program focuses on permanency and strives to rebuild and secure stable housing after their stay at Safe Place.

Engage homeless and runaway youth in working towards successful transitions.
Follow the schedule and structure of the Safe Place programs in Hillsboro, providing oversight of the facilities to maintain all safety, security, and licensing standards.
Supervise and monitor youth whereabouts and safety at all times, providing youth supervision in the facility and in the community.
Ensure youth adhere to specific standards of conduct and appropriate youth interactions. Instruct youth regarding desirable health, personal habits, and housekeeping duties.
Promote a culture of responsivity in which youth are empowered to be active participants in the program (e.g., seeking opportunities for individual or group coaching and skill-building, maintaining a daily activity schedule to help youth overall development).
Interact with youth and families in a way that incorporates trauma-informed care, harm reduction, awareness of the culture of poverty, permanency goals, and other recognized best practices for runaway and homeless youth programs.

On-Call Responsibilities:

Be Available: You must be available to work when called, with a schedule published monthly.
Engaged to Wait: You will be compensated for the time you are waiting and for any time you work when called in.

Requirements:

Two (2) years of experience in a social services, mental health or care giving setting working with youth.
Optional: Bachelor's degree in relevant field (social work, psychology, sociology) and one (1) year relevant experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence (Oregon or Washington), personal automobile liability insurance, and pass a DMV driving record check.
Must meet the driving requirements under the Agency Safe Driving Policy and maintain a good driving record that is eligible for coverage by the agency's current insurance provider.
You may be asked to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.

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