Relief Staff Shelter Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Job Description:

Description:

Center Youth Voice – Ignite Change- PromoteJusticeOasis Center was founded in 1969, a group of young lawyerscame together to establish the “Rap House,” a simple communitycenter 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 directsupport every year. Oasis Center provides a wide range ofopportunities that reflect the diverse needs of youth and theirfamilies, from crisis intervention to youth leadership andcommunity engagement to college and career access. Our 20+ programsand services are based on the foundation of four areas for youthsuccess: Safety, Belonging, Empowerment, and Generosity. All of ourwork is also firmly rooted in the evidence-based principles ofPositive Youth Development and Trauma-Informed Care.

Right now, ouragency is growing – so if you have talent and skills, compassionand a mindset for justice, and you want to make a career in makinga difference, please consider joining our incredible Oasis Centerteam.

Vision:

to live in a world where all young people are safe,valued, connected to caring adults, and prepared for productive andfulfilling lives. We believe that progress is made toward this goalwhen we develop and encourage perspectives based on hope, a visionof what is possible, and the courage to act. We cultivate thischange through caring relationships, meaningful action, andthoughtful reflection.

Summary:

Actively provide awake supervisionof residents residing in our two week emergency shelter. Theshelter operates 24/7, 365 days a year, and provides short termresidence and case management to youth between the ages of 13-17.Must have weekend availability and work at least 3 shifts permonth.

Salary Range:

$20 an hour

Essential Functions:

Provide awake supervision of the residents, whennecessary. Facilitate problem-solving sessions to resolve conflictsinvolving residents. Coordinate and supervise activities when appropriate orassigned. Provide individual life skills instruction, as assigned. Transport residents as needed. Take referrals and provide referral assistance, as outlined bysupervisor.

Requirements:

Requirements:

Minimum one years’ relevant experience High School Diploma or GED Must have a valid Driver’s License Ability to form strong, caring and affirming relationships withall youth -including LGBTQ+ youth. Clear understanding of racial inequities and other forms ofdiscrimination and willingness to operate from an anti-oppressionmodel. Knowledge of an ability to apply Positive Youth Development,Trauma-Informed Care, and evidence-informed practices based in anunderstanding of adolescent development.

Oasis Center is an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer and is operated inaccordance with a policy which does not permit discriminationbecause of race, color, sex, age, ability, national origin, sexualorientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Compensation details:

20-20 Hourly Wage PI8692cdfd5198-37248-37023981