LOWER ELWHA KLALLAM TRIBE Job Description Healthy Transition Youth and Young Adult Advocate OVERVIEW: The Healthy Transitions Youth and Young Adult Advocate will work to develop solutions to resolve homelessness, educational needs, training/employment needs, mental health and substance abuse needs. Each client will receive individualized plans using a wraparound approach. WORK LOCATION: Social Services Department SUPERVISED BY: Healthy Transition Project Manager POSITION STATUS: Full-Time – Grant Funded SALARY LEVEL: DOE WORK SCHEDULE: Monday thru Friday schedule Varies ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: - Under the direction of the Healthy Transition Project Manager, the Healthy Transitions Youth and Young Adult Advocate will provide direct support to clients on an individualized basis.
- Participate in all administrative team meetings, discussions, implement the day-to-day activities to spread awareness;
- Find creative ways to promote the Healthy Transitions Program;
- Provide support to youth/young adults involved with the Healthy Transitions Program and wraparound services through assistance in supporting authentic youth/young adult voice in individual treatment, service delivery, system design, and governance throughout Healthy Transitions;
- Support youth/young adults in developing and coordinating youth/young adults’ leadership training opportunities, including conferences;
- Partnering with Youth and Young Adults:
- Develop youth support/focus groups;
- Develop and coordinate culturally competent policies designed to amplify youth/young adults’ voices within Healthy Transitions and partner organization
- Identify barriers to effective youth/young adults’ voice solutions
- Manage and prioritize a moderate youth and young adult caseload.
- Collaborate with Housing Resource Center staff and local landlords to secure housing
- Conduct housing quality inspections to ensure housing meets standard
- Develop and maintain effective communication with area landlords and housing providers
- Make an in-depth, individual needs assessment with each participant
- In conjunction with clients and other agencies with which they are involved, develop and monitor individualized program action plans, which include action steps, goals and timelines
- On a recurring basis communicate with each client to review progress made on action plans.
- Utilize trauma informed techniques, motivational interviewing and progressive engagement. Work with client to design individualized safety plan relevant to present and future.
- Coordinate linkages with other agencies with which a client is involved, facilitate fluid service delivery and maintain collaborative program planning and service coordination. Establish interagency staffing meetings as needed or desired by the client.
- Act as a resource and referral source for clients, providing in-person linkages when able.
- Facilitate client access to other housing resources if not transitioning in place in order to obtain permanent housing.
- Develop a discharge plan with clients before they exit the program.
- Maintain case files, grant required data and document services provided
- Maintain current and closed files for data collection, statistical, and reporting purposes.
- Compile statistics and generates reports as required.
- Keep Project Manager informed of daily operations of the program.
- Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION - Ability to maintain a cordial relationship with various departments of the organization for proper coordination as well with grantees/funding agencies
- Must be well organized and have detail oriented approach
- Proficient in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.), internet, fax, copier, printers, scanners and telephone
- Ability and willingness to learn new systems, techniques and procedures
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks on time.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS - High School Diploma or GED;
- Strong commitment to work with homeless youth and young adults
- Lived experience in homelessness, obtaining educational goals, unemployment/lack of training, mental health, and/or substance abuse
- Public speaking experience;
- First Aid Mental Health Certification or ability/willingness to obtain within 6 months;
- Paratransit training or ability/willingness to obtain within 6 months;
- Due to extensive travel and outreach, fitness, ability to hike up to 3 miles, climb stairs, work in difficult weather, lift 25 pounds over head and physical ability to access difficult places is required
- Experience working with Indian tribes in grant related activities;
- Must be able to travel and work flexible schedule as needed;
- Knowledge of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and surrounding communities;
- Knowledge and experience related to crisis intervention, LBGTQ, Native American youth and young adult homelessness, domestic violence, mental health, case management, positive parenting and substance abuse preferred.
- Ability to be positive, enthusiastic and creative while coordinating a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to work well with people of all ages and cultural/economic backgrounds.
- Ability to motivate others to participate in training, educational opportunities and other activities.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively, either independently or cooperatively with others and to work a flex schedule based on the program needs.
- Must pass UA testing prior to employment and submit random urinalysis upon request;
- Ability to adhere to LEKT Employee Handbook
- Valid Driver’s License.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS - Must be able to comply with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s Drug Free Workplace policies and personnel policies.
- Other duties as assigned relevant to job.
As with all positions of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, this position is Indian Preference in hiring in Accordance with P.L. 93- 638. Opening: 04/29/19 Closing: 05/10/19 or until filled Contact: Lorinda Robideau, LEKT Employment Services 2851 Lower Elwha Road Port Angeles, WA Phone: (360) 452-8471 x7429 |
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