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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. 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 10/3/2008.

Program Supervisor

Program Supervisor at Harry’s Mother/Garfield needed to supervise shelter services for troubled adolescents. Duties include recruiting, selection, training and evaluation of staff; and provision of direct crisis intervention, case management and referral services to clients and their families. Position may involve on-line, direct care of program participants and participates in rotational on-call coverage. Master’s Degree in social work or related field or equivalent education, training & experience is required. Minimum of 3 years experience working with adolescents which includes at least 2 years in a residential setting working with at-risk youth, crisis and/or case management is a plus. Prior supervisor experience is required and bi-lingual skills are preferred. Position does involve driving so personal transportation, valid driver’s license for state of residency, personal auto liability coverage, and a driving record meeting agency driving approval standards is required. Beginning salary is $2,500 - $2,650/month, depending on experience. Submit cover letter and resume to Steve Olsen, c/o Harry’s Mother, 738 NE Davis, Portland, OR 97232 or e-mail to him at solsen@janusyouth.org. Position closes Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.

Case Manager/Social Services Staff

Case Manager/Social Services Staff needed to oversee development and implementation of treatment plan and reporting at Buckman House. The position insures on-site implementation of the services program and provides case management to individual clients. Bachelor’s degree with major study in social work or a closely allied field and 2 years experience in the care and rehabilitation of youth OR a Master’s degree with major study in social work or closely allied field and 1 year experience in the care and rehab of youth is required. Experience with case management, BRS standards, and working with Oregon Youth Authority are preferred but not required. Personal transportation allowing for travel within the Portland metropolitan area in a timely manner is required. Beginning salary is $2,123.33 per month; excellent benefits. Submit cover letter and resume to John Weigel, c/o Janus Youth Programs, Inc., 707 NE Couch, Portland, OR 97232 or e-mail to him at jweigel@janusyouth.org.

Direct Care Primary Staff (internal opening)

Direct Care Primary Staff needed at Buckman House needed to work swing shifts (Saturday through Wednesday). This position provides quality youth care and close intensive supervision of male adolescent clients ages 17-21. Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, social work or related field or 2 years experience working with youth is preferred. Experience and clinical training working with delinquent or emotionally disturbed adolescents, at least 1 year of which has been in a residential treatment setting is required. Position does involve driving. Starting pay is $10.25/hour; excellent benefits. Submit cover letter and resume to John Weigel, c/o Janus Youth Programs, Inc., 707 NE Couch, Portland, OR 97232. This position is open to current employees of Janus Youth Programs, Inc.

Relief Coordinator

Relief Coordinator needed to coordinate and provide on-call coverage for Willamette BRIDGE Programs. Facilities are staffed 24/7 so position requires flexibility in scheduling and availability for weekend, overnight and holiday shifts. Prior experience working with adolescents is preferred. Beginning pay is $11.00/hour; excellent benefits. Submit cover letter and resume to Ken Kerr, c/o Janus Youth Programs, Inc., 707 NE Couch, Portland, OR 97232 or e-mail to him at kerr@janusyouth.org.

Residential Counselors

Residential Counselors needed at Garfield House to provide direct service and supervision to clients at a 12-bed crisis shelter for runaway and displaced youth. One position is an overnight position (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday with one weekly afternoon staff meeting) and another position is a part-time weekend position (Friday & Saturday swing shifts; Sunday day shift – 26 hour total). Excellent opportunity to gain experience working with at-risk youth in established agency. Starting pay is $9.45/hour; excellent benefits (pro-rated for part-time position). Spanish speaking is a plus. Part-time position does require driving so must have a valid driver’s license for state of residency and have a driving record meeting agency’s driving approval standards. Submit cover letter and resume to Mel Jordan, c/o Harry’s Mother, 738 NE Davis, Portland, OR 97232 to e-mail to her at mjordan@janusyouth.org.

Skills Trainers

Skills Trainers needed at Imani House, a shelter providing evaluation and shelter services for boys, ages 12 to 18. The position is responsible for providing client supervision, assisting in evaluations, and maintaining a structured living environment. A Bachelor’s Degree in a social services or related field OR two years related experience is preferred. Driving is required. Beginning pay is $9.50/hour; excellent benefits. Submit cover letter and resume to Trina Strand, c/o Janus Youth Programs, 707 NE Couch, Portland, OR 97232 to e-mail her at tstrand@janusyouth.org.

Youth Group Worker (internal opening)

Youth Group Worker needed at the Young’s Bay Detention Center in Warrenton, Oregon. Position involves social skills training and supervision for clients inside a court supervised detention facility within a strong & supportive team setting. Shift is Monday-Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Minimum one year exp working with at-risk youth; experience in residential/detention facility preferred. Bachelors or Associates degree in education, psychology, counseling, juvenile justice or related field preferred. Must pass criminal history background check and pass pre-employment chemical detection screen. Beginning rate of pay $12.93/hour. Submit letter of interest to Daniel Potter no later than 5:00p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2008 either in person or via e-mail to dpotter@janusyouth.org. This position is open to current employees of Janus Youth Programs, Inc.

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Relief Workers

Relief Workers to fill-in for regular staff who are on vacation, ill, attending trainings, or are otherwise unavailable. Currently there is specific need for relief workers at: