The L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center is the nation's largest organization serving gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. It operates with an annual budget of $50 million, a staff exceeding 290 and more than 3,000 volunteers. Founded in 1971, the Gay and Lesbian Center provides the widest array of social services available anywhere in the LGBT community. Some of our programs include : HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention with a full service clinic and pharmacy, Youth Services including a transitional living facility, Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services, Legal Services, Anti-Violence programs, Family Services, programs for the Senior LGBT community, HIV & STD testing and prevention, a Cyber Center and Cultural Arts programming including live theater.
Position: Youth Advocate II
Program: Youth Services – Jeff Griffith Youth Center
Reports to: Program Supervisor
Salary: $12.00/hr
Status: 100%,
Probation: 90 days – Non-Exempt Hourly/Union
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance; also including Long Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 403B retirement plan
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide direct services and supervision to homeless and at-risk youth at the Jeff Griffith Gay & Lesbian Youth Center, to ensure that their life-sustaining needs are met on a daily basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1) Provide direct daily services to clients, ages 15 to 24 years, including, front desk check-in, laundry, meals, showers, clothing and other life sustaining services;
2) Supervise and monitor clients during meals, shower times, and computer times and in the free spaces of the youth center. Help clean up after activities and keep all areas clean and tidy.
3) Maintain adequate inventory of food items, shower supplies, cleaning supplies and re-order items on a timely basis.
4) Supervise and coordinate client's participation in cleaning and upkeep of youth center;
5) Help ensure all aspects of client's daily case plan are followed and provide feedback to case managers as required;
6) Assist clients to deal effectively with personal and interpersonal issues as they arise;
7) Supervise and/or facilitate client groups and other activities;
8) Assist staff and management in the assigning and coordination of duties and tasks for volunteers;
9) Participate in staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings as needed;
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Other duties as assigned;
2) May be required to work evenings and weekends;
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
1) A minimum of 2 years experience in a social service or related setting;
2) Experience working with homeless and at-risk youth;
3) Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting gay & lesbian youth, including experience working with high risk youth (specific work with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and/or runaway youth a plus);
4) Background in HIV/AIDS a plus;
5) Bilingual Spanish/ English preferred;
6) Good verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational, detail and interpersonal skills;
7) Some computer skills and knowledge including word processing, database operations, spreadsheets, and other software systems;
8) Ability to work effectively with men and women of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, gender identities and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment;
TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:
1) Valid California Driver's license and an clean DMV record (ability to obtain insurance);
2) Current CPR Certificate;
3) Current Hepatitis B and TB negative test results (within 10 days of hire);
4) Fingerprint-verified criminal record check
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, marital status, religious creed, medical/physical/mental condition, sexual orientation, Veteran status, or age.
For a more detailed job description and to learn more about the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, please visit our website at www.lagaycenter.org
- Location: Hollywood
- Compensation: $12.00/hr
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