We value integrity, diversity, advocacy, empowerment, excellence, kindness, and personal growth.
Jackson Street is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Outreach Team Positions Hiring
Two open positions will provide wraparound case management services in Linn and Benton counties. As an Outreach Case Manager you will work closely with the youth and other local agencies to deliver advocacy, skills training, mentoring, and case management to meet goals leading to stability and positive connections in the community. You will maintain a caseload which will rely on efficient skills in documentation and communication. This is a full time position with autonomy in your scheduling but requires flexible hours. Owning a reliable vehicle is required for this position.
To apply for this position email a resume, cover letter, and at least 3 references to Anna Bontrager, Outreach Program Manager at anna.bontrager@jacksonstreet.org
Street Outreach Workers will help us expand services in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties to runaway and homeless youth and young adults. You will have the opportunity to engage vulnerable youth on the street and within outreach centers. You will assist in coordinating a regional outreach team and collaborate with peers and volunteers to locate and connect with youth on the street and in unsafe situations. Together we will meet the needs of these vulnerable youth populations through prevention services, harm reduction, providing resources, and connecting to referrals. Jackson Street is a 24/7/365 organization, this is a full-time position requiring flexible hours. Owning a reliable vehicle is required for this position.
To apply for this position email a resume, cover letter, and at least 3 references to Anna Bontrager, Outreach Program Manager at anna.bontrager@jacksonstreet.org
Youth Advocate Positions Hiring
“Working as a Youth Advocate at Jackson Street Youth Services is ideal for me as a college student. With classes and other responsibilities during the week, working on the weekend is perfect. Not only can I work a job that more than pays the bills but one that I know also helps a population in need.
Current staff member
To apply for this position email a resume, cover letter, and at least 3 references to Salvador Maciel, Shelter Manager at salvador.maciel@jacksonstreet.org
Student Internships
Jackson Street Youth Services takes 2-3 interns each term (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer). Most Jackson Street interns assume the role of a Caseworker and work shifts with paid employees. There are three site locations for Caseworker Interns: one in Corvallis and two in Albany.
All interns must be at least 19 years of age and enrolled in a college/university internship program. Interns must be able to pass a criminal history check and have a flexible schedule to be assigned to shifts to complete internship hours. Caseworker Interns are required to attend staff meetings (Mondays 1-3p). Summer Interns may be required to have a work schedule during the hours of 8a-4p due to supervision needs.
Jackson Street’s Shelter Supervisors interview, hire, and train Caseworker Interns. The application process for all interns is a cover letter (expressing which term you are interested in), resume, 3 references or reference letters, a copy of internship requirements. Additionally, Caseworker Interns must have and a current food handlers certification.
Internships for Fall Term 2020 are currently FULL.
Caseworker Internship
A minimum of three weeks of hands-off observation occur at the beginning of the internship.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as a role model for residents and staff, demonstrating positive interpersonal communication skills and positive youth development strategies
- Teach independent living skills (i.e.: cooking, household chores, time management, laundry, personal hygiene, interpersonal communication, etc.)
- Mediate conversations among youth as needed
- Direct youth in nightly and weekly chores
- Assist youth as they work toward goals
- Supervise nightly study hall
- Issue appropriate consequences as needed
- Implement and participate in shift and shelter activities
- Conduct 15 minute bed-checks during bedtime hours
- Perform administrative tasks as asked (answer phone, document in files, complete paperwork, etc.)
- Work as a team with coworkers and supervisor
- Attend staff meeting once/week
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of agency policies, procedures and legal requirements
- Attend all mandatory trainings and continue education on relevant issues
- Other duties as assigned by Shelter Supervisor