NHS Human Services, Inc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Organization Background: Briarpatch Youth Services has an exciting job opportunity for a skilled professional. The agency is a dynamic non-profit community organization that has served Dane County since 1971. Briarpatch provides a broad array of services to more than 2,000 youth annually who have runaway, are experiencing homelessness, are justice involved, or facing other challenges. Description: The Briarpatch Runaway and Homeless Youth Program is recruiting a full-time (40 hours per week) advocate to work in our temporary shelter for youth who have runaway or are experiencing homelessness. Duties: Oversees the daily activities of youth staying in the agency\'s temporary shelter facility. Records documentation of client services and required paperwork in accordance with state licensing rules and agency standards. Helps youth staying in the shelter with meal preparation, completion of daily chores, completion of laundry and similar household responsibilities as needed. Maintains a working knowledge of shelter policies and procedures. Provides brief counseling to youth staying in the shelter. Supervises and facilitates recreational and vocational skill development outings. Maintain a safe and supportive environment for youth staying in the shelter Flexibility to participate in continuing education programming and staff meetings Performs other duties as assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience Qualifications: Requires a bachelor\'s degree or the equivalent of two (2) years full-time experience working or volunteering with teens. A background in education, social work, or human services is preferred. Experience working in a youth shelter or group home setting is preferred along with the ability to work with youth from diverse cultures and backgrounds. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Mail a Rsum: Briarpatch Youth Services 2720 Rimrock Road Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53713-3337 E-Mail a Rsum: contact@briarpatch.org Fax a Rsum: 608.245.2551