Employment
Janus Youth Programs has the following positions available. Janus is a nonprofit agency providing community-based services, including residential and shelter care, to youth referred by OYA and/or DHS, as well as homeless and street-dependent youth. We operate facilities in Oregon and in SW Washington. Services also include alternative education (Lents Education Center) and an Urban Agricultural program. We are an agency that values diversity and values the contributions made by our staff in helping the youth we serve. All positions involve working together with strong, supportive teams to support and make a difference in a young person's life.
All positions are open until filled or stated otherwise. Postings updated 7/29/2010
Skills Trainer needed for swing shifts (Wednesday through Sunday) at Cordero to work as part of the treatment team serving male adolescents referred through Oregon Youth Authority. Duties include skills training, family coaching, recording daily observations and recordkeeping, client supervision, and participating as part of the treatment team. Driving is involved. Requires a Bachelor's Degree OR at least 1 year work experience and two years education, training, or additional work experience, all in the care and rehabilitation of youth. Starting pay is $9.75/hour; opportunities for training and staff development; excellent benefits. Submit cover letter and resume to Sarah Marshall, c/o Janus Youth Programs, Inc., 707 NE Couch Street, Portland, OR 97232 or e-mail to her at smarshall@janusyouth.org.
Residential Advocate (Internal to Willamette BRIDGE Programs) is needed to work at Porch Light Youth Shelter, Saturday through Monday overnights. Position involves close client supervision, interpretation and guidance of program agreements, crisis intervention, and individual client response. Prior experience working with high-risk adolescents, especially knowledge of issues impacting homeless/street-dependent youth, is strongly preferred. Beginning pay is $10.25/hour; excellent benefits. This position is only open to current employees of Janus' Willamette BRIDGE Programs. Submit cover letter and resume or letter of interest to Ryan Sotomayor, rsotomayor@janusyouth.org. Position closes Monday, August 2, 2010, at 5:00 p.m.
Team Supervisor/Social Services Coordinator needed full-time at Clackamas House, a program providing residential treatment services to adolescent females referred through DHS. This position is responsible for providing case managment services to clients, as well as supervision to assigned staff. The position will also participate in managing client referral and intakes. Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, juvenile justice, counseling or related field is required; Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years experience dealing with adolescents and families, including at least one year of case management experience with at-risk youth and at least one year of supervisory experience. Working knowledge of DHS/BRS standards and experience working with Oregon's Department of Human Services is preferred. Driving a personal vehicle is required for this position so must have and maintain a valid driver's license for state of residency and personal auto liability coverage as well as have a driving record permitting coverage under the Agency's corporate liability insurance policy. Beginning salary is $2,208.33/month; excellent benefits. Submit cover letter and resume to Trina Strand, c/o Janus Youth Programs, Inc., 707 NE Couch Street, Portland, OR 97232 or e-mail to her at tstrand@janusyouth.org.
Overnight Skills Trainer needed at Imani House to provide overnight and early morning supervision of male adolescents referred to residential care through DHS. The hours for this position will be Thursday, Friday & Saturday overnights. The primary function of this position is to assure a safe and secure environment for youth in care. The position will also involve data entry, logging information, report writing, etc. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education, training and experience is preferred. Submit cover letter and resume to Trina Strand, tstrand@janusyouth.org or mail to her c/o Janus Youth Programs, Inc., 707 NE Couch Street, Portland, OR 97232.
Changes Case Manager/Residential Advocate needed to provide case management services at various locations, including client residences. The position also provides client and facility supervision at a transitional living facility for homeless youth and works directly with young people who are transitioning out of that facility. Duties include crisis intervention, intake and assessment, case planning, and progress monitoring. Driving is a requirement for this position. Experience with street youth and prostitution-involved youth is preferred, as is knowledge of juvenilel jsutice and youth services systems. Spanish speaking also preferred. Beginning pay is $10.63/hour; excellent benefits. Submit cover letter and resume to Peter Geissert, pgeissert@janusyouth.org.
Imani House Substitute Skills Trainer needed to work on a sporadic, as-needed basis. Position will work as part of a strong, supportive team providing ongoing supervision and care for male adolescents. This position assists in the treatment and supervision of youth in the custody of the Department of Human Services through the provision of individual and group skills training, recording daily observations, targeting treatment goals, and by maintaining a structured living environment in accordance with program expectations. Bachelor's degree or combination of formal education and experience working with children or youth is required. Must pass criminal background check. Submit cover letter and resume to Trina Strand c/o 707 NE Couch St Portland, Or 97232 or email at tstrand@janusyouth.org.