Relief Counselor

Oasis Center: 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.

Position: Relief Staff Emergency Shelter

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: $15.00 an hour

Essential 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:

Minimum one years' relevant experience

High School Diploma or GED

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.

Procedure: Send cover letter and resume to Corey Alexander @calexander@oasiscenter.org

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, handicap, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.