Relief Staff Shelter
Company: Oasis Center
Location: Nashville
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Center Youth Voice - Ignite Change- Promote
JusticeOasis Center was founded in 1969, a group of young lawyers
came together to establish the Rap House, a simple community center
for runaway teens and youth struggling with addictions. Fifty years
later, the Rap House has evolved into Oasis Center, where nearly
4,000 youth and families turn for help and direct support every
year. Oasis Center provides a wide range of opportunities that
reflect the diverse needs of youth and their families, from crisis
intervention to youth leadership and community engagement to
college and career access. Our 20+ programs and services are based
on the foundation of four areas for youth success: Safety,
Belonging, Empowerment, and Generosity. All of our work is also
firmly rooted in the evidence-based principles of Positive Youth
Development and Trauma-Informed Care.Right now, our agency is
growing - so if you have talent and skills, compassion and a
mindset for justice, and you want to make a career in making a
difference, please consider joining our incredible Oasis Center
team.Vision: to live in a world where all young people are safe,
valued, connected to caring adults, and prepared for productive and
fulfilling lives. We believe that progress is made toward this goal
when we develop and encourage perspectives based on hope, a vision
of what is possible, and the courage to act. We cultivate this
change through caring relationships, meaningful action, and
thoughtful reflection.Summary: Actively provide awake supervision
of residents residing in our two week emergency shelter. The
shelter operates 24/7, 365 days a year, and provides short term
residence and case management to youth between the ages of 13-17.
Must have weekend availability and work at least 3 shifts per
month. Salary Range: $20 an hourEssential Functions: Provide awake
supervision of the residents, when necessary.Facilitate
problem-solving sessions to resolve conflicts involving
residents.Coordinate and supervise activities when appropriate or
assigned.Provide individual life skills instruction, as
assigned.Transport residents as needed.Take referrals and provide
referral assistance, as outlined by
supervisor.Requirements:Requirements:Minimum one years' relevant
experience High School Diploma or GED Ability to form strong,
caring and affirming relationships with all youth -including LGBTQ+
youth.Clear understanding of racial inequities and other forms of
discrimination and willingness to operate from an anti-oppression
model.Knowledge of an ability to apply Positive Youth Development,
Trauma-Informed Care, and evidence-informed practices based in an
understanding of adolescent development.Oasis Center is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer and is operated in
accordance with a policy which does not permit discrimination
because of race, color, sex, age, ability, national origin, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.Compensation
details: 20-20 Hourly WagePI7966d8187b27-25660-34936237
Keywords: Oasis Center, Nashville , Relief Staff Shelter, Other , Nashville, Tennessee
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