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To apply: Send a cover letter, resume, at least 3 references (or reference letters), and any copies of required certifications to the hiring manager listed by the job posting or mail to PO Box 1984, Albany OR 97321 or PO Box 285, Corvallis OR 97339
DHS Outreach Case Manager is a contracted position with DHS in Linn and Benton county to provide wraparound case management services through mentoring. These services are dedicated to youth in care and custody of DHS. As an Outreach Case Manager for youth in foster care you will work closely with caseworkers and local agencies to deliver advocacy, skills training, mentoring, and case management in order to help stabilize the youth within their placement and the community. You will have the opportunity to help guide and assist youth and their families in their goals; enhancing family stability to improve the reunification and the wellbeing of the youth. You will maintain a caseload that 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. Email Anna Rist, Outreach Program Manager at anna.rist@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. Email Anna Rist, Outreach Program Manager at anna.rist@jacksonstreet.org
Education Outreach Worker will highlight the importance of expanding our connection in schools within Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties. You will help form and maintain relationships with school districts and other educational agencies, in efforts to help increase our ability to identify and serve homeless and unaccompanied youth. You will attend community and school-based meetings, implement prevention-based support groups, and provide on-campus harm reduction services. 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. Email Anna Rist, Outreach Program Manager at anna.rist@jacksonstreet.org
Email Salvador Maciel, Shelter Manager at salvador.maciel@jacksonstreet.org
Email Salvador Maciel, Shelter Manager at salvador.maciel@jacksonstreet.org
Youth Advocates for Relief Team at our 24/7 youth shelters
“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
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.
Turn Caseworker Internship applications into Shelter Manager
Salvador Maciel, salvador.maciel@jacksonstreet.org
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