Young Adult Shelter Life Skills Manager in Denver, Colorado at Urban Peak Denver

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Young Adult Life Skills Manager (YALSM) will be responsible for providing direct supervision of youth at Urban Peak Denver shelter and/or housing programs. This includes assisting youth in increasing self-efficacy and reducing risky behavior, ensuring client safety, providing delivery of appropriate and effective program services and maintaining a safe and positive environment.

Duties include supervision of youth in accordance with facility rules and regulations, crisis intervention, facilities maintenance, group facilitation, promotion of a therapeutic environment, accurate, timely and consistent data collection, and data entry.

This position will ensure that interactions, interventions and environments at Urban Peak are trauma informed and emphasize the physical and emotional safety of youth and staff.

Who You Are:

What You Will Do:

 Documentation:

Accurately document admission record and record actual services received by clientsCollect and maintain accurate data on an ongoing basisDocument relevant and significant events that occur during the shift in the Communication LogMaintain clear and effective communication with other staff regarding clientsEnsures client confidentiality through the safe and secure storage of client information.Completes thorough intakes in a manner that begins to establish comfort and trusting relationships.During intake, assesses the level of need and makes recommendations regarding youth’s involvement in Urban Peak. Establishes plans with youth, ensures follow through, and makes appropriate referrals.

Youth Supervision: 

Provide milieu supervision and work to ensure the safety of the youth and their environmentAssure that youth maintain cleanliness of the shelter environmentProvide direction and support to youth on the completion of daily chores and other milieu activitiesMaintain a welcoming presence; and support youth who come into the shelter

Assessments:

Collect and record necessary intake information to reflect the needs of clientsAssess appropriateness of client admission to shelter and forward data to intake supervisor for additional follow-up

Crisis Intervention:

Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation support, including verbal and physical altercations, and phone counseling, as needed.

Case Management: 

Facilitate group activities and discussionsA limited caseload may be assigned to this position as the primary case manager (provided that the Counselor has the appropriate credentials)Additional case management meetings may be required

What We Offer:

Salary: $24.26Shift: Sunday through Wednesday 1PM to 11PM

Vision PlanFlexible Spending Plan – Health & Dependent CareAccident Coverage | Critical Care & Hospitalization Ancillary PlanEmployer paid Basic Life and AD&DEmployee Voluntary Life InsuranceEmployer paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityColorado Paid Famli Leave Private Plan – Employee / Employer Split @ 50%403(b) Retirement Plan with 2% Agency MatchEmployer paid RTD Eco Pass10 Paid Holidays48 hours Paid Sick Time 120 hours of Vacation to start on an accrual basisRobust Employee Assistance ProgramSecond Language pay differential upon successfully passing language examStaff support for lateral growth through training and mentorship

Who We Are:

Founded in 1988, Urban Peak is the only non-profit organization in Denver that provides a full convergence of services for youth ages 15 through 24 experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Our goal is to meet youth where they are and to provide them with the assistance and support, they need to become self-sufficient or obtain the necessary services they need to exit a life on the streets.

Urban Peak provides numerous programs and services that are founded on the principles of trauma-informed care and Positive Youth Development to assist youth in reaching their potential and living a successful life off the streets. Services include street outreach, a 40-bed shelter for youth ages 15 through 20, a daytime drop-in center, supportive housing, education and employment services, case management, life skills courses, behavioral health evaluations, meals and more. The youth served at the shelter come from a variety of backgrounds, and we strive to be a safe community for all youth, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, class, educational background, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability status.

The Denver Urban Peak embraces diversity and considers all qualified candidates that have an interest in the non-profit sector.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, HIV/AIDS status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage all candidates to apply.