Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Wellbeing, the Social and Emotional Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination, design, and facilitation of groups, classes, and activities focused on building resiliency and community among all youth served at Urban Peak. This position will also be responsible for coordinating all groups, classes, and activities designed for special populations (i.e. Black males and LGBTQ youth); helping coordinate and plan events celebrating diversity and culture across the agency, and client data collection. This position will work closely with the Clinical Group Facilitator and multiple teams across the agency to ensure that interactions, interventions and environments at Urban Peak are trauma informed and emphasize the physical and emotional safety of youth and staff. Please apply to our main career center at: https://www.urbanpeak.org/join-our-team.

Who You Are:

High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years full-time experience working high-risk youth, OR a Bachelor’s Degree in human services or a related field AND a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with youth, OR A Master’s Degree in social work, psychology or a related field AND minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth.
Lived experience reflective of the youth we serve encouraged but not required.
Experience in facilitating and creating groups and life skills classes with high-risk youth and/or special populations.
Experience in providing trauma informed care or willingness to adapt this approach is required.
Experience, competence, sensitivity and ability to connect well and work effectively with the homeless youth community, especially youth of color and youth who identify as LGBTQ, or are often difficult to engage.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Skill in de-escalation strategies, particularly in sensitive situations, as well as some skill in crisis intervention.
Able to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
Able to make independent judgement and sound decisions using available information while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
Able to function work with collaborating agencies when necessary for programming.
Able to manage tasks and activities in an environment that’s sometimes includes conflict and chaos.
Must be team-oriented and able to coordinate with various departments and staff.
Must be computer proficient and possess experience of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Must be insurable as a driver on Urban Peak’s auto liability policy in order to conduct business on behalf of the agency and/or transport youth using an Urban Peak vehicle and an approved personal vehicle.
Ability to pass both federal and state background checks and a pre-employment TB screening.

What You Will Do:

Actively represent Urban Peak in the community to persons interested in the issue of homelessness for education, funding, and advocacy purposes.
Works collaboratively with shelters to identify homeless persons living in the shelter that need assistance accessing services and housing.
Attends all required staff meetings and client reviews, being prepared to address client issues.
Attends professional trainings as required.
Accompanies youth on group outings (e.g. recreational activities).
Educates and trains volunteers and interns in all aspects of working with youth who are homeless or at high risk of homelessness.
Actively engage youth in all Urban Peak programming.
Accountable to all defined outcomes, both individually and team level.

Additional Duties as Requested:

Actively works with Database Coordinator to ensure proper tracking of data, as well as program evaluation.
Works in collaboration with the Clinical Group Facilitator and multiple teams across the agency on groups and activities.
Will work with partner agencies to ensure community partnerships are being built to continue to provide positive programming for special populations.
Plays an active role in creation and implementation of groups, classes and activities designed to increase well-being.
Works with Assistant Director of Wellbeing on securing funding for incentives.
Plans each group and activity in conjunction with other program supervisors and will be able to secure resources such as meeting space, transportation (when applicable), and other equipment as needed.

What We Offer:

Salary: $ 30.11.
Shift: Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
100% Employer paid Medical and Dental plans with Buy-Up Plans Available.
Vision Plan.
Flexible Spending Plan – Health & Dependent Care.
Accident Coverage | Critical Care & Hospitalization Ancillary Plan.
Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D.
Employee Voluntary Life Insurance.
Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
Colorado Paid Famli Leave Private Plan – Employee / Employer Split @ 50%.
403(b) Retirement Plan with 2% Agency Match.
Employer paid RTD Eco Pass.
10 Paid Holidays.
48 hours Paid Sick Time.
120 hours of Vacation to start on an accrual basis.
Robust Employee Assistance Program.
Second Language pay differential.
Staff support for lateral growth through training and mentorship.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1988, Urban Peak is the only non-profit organization in Denver that provides a full convergence of services for youth ages 15 through 24 experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Our goal is to meet youth where they are and to provide them with the assistance and support, they need to become self-sufficient or obtain the necessary services they need to exit a life on the streets.

Urban Peak provides numerous programs and services that are founded on the principles of trauma-informed care and Positive Youth Development to assist youth in reaching their potential and living a successful life off the streets. Services include street outreach, a 40-bed shelter for youth ages 15 through 20, a daytime drop-in center, supportive housing, education and employment services, case management, life skills courses, behavioral health evaluations, meals and more. The youth served at the shelter come from a variety of backgrounds, and we strive to be a safe community for all youth, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, class, educational background, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability status.

The Denver Urban Peak embraces diversity and considers all qualified candidates that have an interest in the non-profit sector. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, HIV/AIDS status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage all candidates to apply to our main career center at: https://www.urbanpeak.org/join-our-team.

Urban Peak

Social and Emotional Coordinator

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