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Job Title: Life Skills Manager
Job Number: 22-180
Location: Denver
Department: 75-Housing
Reports to: Supportive Housing Supervisor
Supervises: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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 of 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.

• A Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or related field with experience working in housing or shelter environment is highly desired; or two (2) years of college in psychology, sociology or social work or a related field and some experience working with high-risk adolescent population; or high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience working with high-risk, adolescent populations in a shelter, residential, or transitional housing environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lived experience reflective of the youth we serve encouraged but not required.
• Able to connect and work effectively with a diverse, resistant street youth population
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment and set clear and appropriate boundaries with youth
• Knowledge and understanding issues of the homeless adolescent population, mental health issues, and substance abuse among high-risk young adults
• Provide services that are trauma-informed, appropriate, and effective
• Problem-solving skills (multi-tasking, assessment, organization and prioritization)
• Team-oriented and able to coordinate with various departments and staff
• Attendance and punctuality are basic job requirements in this job description
• Must be computer proficient and possess experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Understanding of the provision of and commitment to trauma-informed care and positive youth development
• Must be insurable as a driver on Urban Peak’s auto liability policy in order to conduct business on behalf of the agency or transport youth using an Urban Peak vehicle and an approved personal vehicle.
• Ability to use a second language in written and verbal communication desired (Spanish, Vietnamese, ASL)
• Must pass both federal and state background checks
• Must pass pre-employment TB screening.

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