Relief Staff Shelter
Company: Oasis Center
Location: Nashville
Posted on: March 1, 2025
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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 GEDMust have a valid Driver's
License 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
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Keywords: Oasis Center, Nashville , Relief Staff Shelter, Other , Nashville, Tennessee
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