Join our team: Employment and Internships/Practicums

We value advocacy, diversity, empowerment, excellence, integrity, kindness, personal growth, and youth focus.

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 identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Racial/ethnic minorities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with lived experiences of youth homelessness and related causes and effects are especially encouraged to apply.

Check out our full non-discrimination statement in English and Spanish.

Jackson Street Youth Services is celebrating its 20+ years serving Oregon communities throughout Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties, working tirelessly to prevent youth homelessness. Our passionate staff and dedicated leadership team consistently deliver cost-effective and meaningful solutions to our communities.

Employment Opportunities

To apply, go to our Employment Application — you will need the following:

Position(s) applying for: see below for current openings and to review position descriptions before applying
Resume that clearly shows you meet minimum qualifications
Qualifications checklist: education, experience, and expertise/skills
Statements of Interest about relevant background, reasons for applying, and goals for the position(s)
3 Professional References with email addresses and phone numbers
OPTIONAL: uploaded Cover Letter(s) and Letters of Recommendation/Reference

For help, including requests for a paper/PDF application, please contact the Human Resource Specialist: Abhinaya.Ravi@jacksonstreet.org or 541-745-4950 (work cell).

Interviews are scheduled as qualified applications are received. During the interview process, a background check and reference checks will be started,

Onboarding consists of a full week of orientation and training, beginning the second Monday of each month.

Employee Benefits include paid time off and holidays, medical insurance (for those working 20+ hours/week) with substantial employer subsidy, voluntary vision and dental plans, enrollment in Oregon Saves retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and discounted Verizon Wireless personal phone service.

NOTE: Staff are required to be–and provide proof of being–up to date on COVID vaccinations, per CDC guidance, with limited exceptions.

Outreach Program Positions

STREET OUTREACH WORKER position descriptionDownload

Full Time (40 hours/week), starting at $16.50/hour (plus $0.50/hour if bilingual in Spanish & English). This position works directly with homeless, runaway, or otherwise vulnerable youth and young adults; providing harm reduction and support to successfully exit from street life, provide leadership and support at youth service center and drop-in centers; implement street outreach and prevention groups, maintaining street outreach team(s) in the three-county region. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Combination of human services or related college coursework and/or experience working with runaway & homeless youth (RHY) or youth in crisis.

24/7 Shelter Program Positions

YOUTH ADVOCATE position descriptionDownload

Full Time (~36 hours/week), Part Time (~28 hours/week), and Relief Team (hours vary) positions available, starting at $16.50/hour, plus $0.50/hour if bilingual in Spanish & English. Youth Advocates work in our 24/7 emergency shelter for youth aged 10-17. Youth Advocates provide a safe and healthy living environment, teach and model life skills, lead activities, document activities and progress, and ensure policies and procedures are upheld. Staff are provided an abundance of training to be successful in this job as well as future endeavors. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Combination of human services or related college coursework and/or experience working with runaway & homeless youth (RHY) or youth in crisis.

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

SHELTER AFTERCARE CASE MANAGER position descriptionDownload

Full Time (40 hours/week), starting at $37,856/year ($18.20/hour equivalent), plus $1,020/year ($0.50/hour equiv.) if bilingual in Spanish & English. The Shelter Aftercare Case Manager works directly and unconditionally with youth who have exited the emergency shelter, providing follow up care and support, continuing to set and carry out goals with youth, assess safety plans, and maintain collaboration with youth’s family and provider team to implement appropriate services and coordinate case plans, with an emphasis on assisting youth in connecting with their community, maintaining stable housing, engaging in education and/or employment, and overall maximizing self-sufficiency and minimizing the need for future services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Bachelor’s degree in human services or equivalent field –OR– at least one year experience providing case management and at least one year experience working with youth who are runaway, homeless, or in crisis.

Next Steps (Transitional Living Program) Positions

NEXT STEPS CASE MANAGER position descriptionDownload

Full Time (40 hours/week), starting at $37,856/year ($18.20/hour equivalent), plus $1,020/year ($0.50/hour equiv.) if bilingual in Spanish & English. The Next Steps Aftercare Case Manager works with young adults as a whole person to improve quality of life and prevent future problems; helping to build housing stability, permanent connections, and self-sufficiency. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Bachelor’s degree in human services or equivalent field –OR– at least one year experience providing case management and at least one year experience working with youth who are runaway, homeless, or in crisis.

Program Support and Administrative Positions

FINANCE MANAGER position descriptionDownload

Full Time (40 hours/week), starting at $66,000/year. The Finance Manager will join our leadership team to help drive growth and impact by ensuring Jackson Street’s financial policies, processes, and infrastructure are strong to support the organization’s strategic direction and goals. This position will be a member of Jackson Street Youth Services Executive Management Team reports directly to the Executive Director. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field with a solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting including contract and grant compliance, revenue cycle, month-end close cash flow and audit.

Student Internships & Practicums

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:
– SUMMER 2023
– FALL 2023
– ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024
– Or, within 3 months of when initial internship class paperwork is due

Agency Contact: Kevin Grant at kevin.grant@jacksonstreet.org or 541-321-6643
Graduate-level Field Supervision provided by Kela Lynn, MSW, LCSW

Internship Opportunities may include:

Street Outreach Program: Work with our Street Outreach Team in a 3-county region to provide harm reduction, educational support, and run groups for 10-24 year-olds.
Emergency and Transitional Shelter Program: First hand experience working directly with Runaway and Homeless Youth, ages 10-17, in need of; skill building, safe and stable housing, mental health support, family mediation, and supportive adults to connect to.
Transitional Living Program: Work with our Next Steps Team to support 18-24 year-olds in independent living through safe housing, skill building, and case management.

Application: To apply, go to our online Internship/Practicum Application; you will need the following to complete it:

Resume
2 Reference Letters
Certifications (copies of Food Handlers, First Aid, CPR, and anything relevant to youth services you may have completed)
Answers to pre-interview questions
COVID Vaccination Card (Practicum Students/Interns are required to show proof of being up-to-date with vaccinations, per CDC guidance, with limited exceptions)

Process: