Provide milieu supervision and work to ensure the safety of the youth and their environmentĪssure that youth maintain cleanliness of the shelter environment In additional to being responsible for the general work duties listed above, the Life Skills Manager in the Shelter program may also: Limited case management responsibilities will require maintenance of thorough and accurate files ![]() ![]() Maintain clear and effective communication with other staff regarding clients or tenants Additional work functions and duties maybe assigned.Īll Life Skills Manager positions will be responsible for performing the general work duties listed:Īccurately document admission record and record actual services received by clients or tenantsĬollect and maintain accurate data on an ongoing basisĭocument relevant and significant events that occur during the shift in the Communication Log The job duties of this position are performed personally, in cooperation with your supervisor, and/or in coordination with other staff. Must pass both federal and state background checksĪttendance and punctuality are basic job requirements in this job description Must be insurable as a driver on Urban Peak’s auto liability policy in order to conduct business on behalf of the agency or transport youth using an Urban Peak vehicle and an approved personal vehicle. Must be QMAP certified or eligible for QMAP certification Understanding of the provision of and commitment to trauma informed care Team oriented and able to coordinate with various departments and staff Problem solving skills (multi-tasking, assessment, organization and prioritization) Provide services that are trauma informed, appropriate, and effective Knowledge and understanding issues of the homeless adolescent population, mental health issues, and substance abuse among high-risk young adults 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.Ī Bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology with experience working in a shelter environment is highly desired or two (2) years’ of college in psychology, sociology or social work or a related field and some experience working with high-risk adolescent population or high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years’ of experience working with high-risk, adolescent populations in a shelter, residential, or transitional housing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experienceĪbe to connect and work effectively with a diverse, resistant street youth populationĮxercise discretion and independent judgment, set clear and appropriate boundaries with youth ![]() 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 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. Under the supervision of a member of the leadership team the Relief Life Skills Manager will be responsible for providing direct supervision of youth at Urban Peak Denver shelter and/or housing programs. 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. 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. 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 of the streets. 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. 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.
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