Teen Feed Coordinator
Teen Feed Joint Job Description: Overview
Position Closes:  1/17/11, 5pm

PURPOSE & DESCRIPTION:

The two Teen Feed Coordinators are jointly responsible for the complete operation of Teen Feed.  This includes site supervision, all volunteer recruiting and training, schedule coordination, and ensuring safety and respect for all Teen Feed guests and volunteers.  The Coordinators also work within the community in an outreach and liaison capacity.  Both are required to be present Tuesdays 2 PM – 5 PM for all InReach and Staff Meetings.  Both are also required to maintain weekly meetings with one another – information sharing and open communication are a necessity for the safety of the program. Though some duties are listed under a specific coordinator, both positions are required to be knowledgeable of all duties presented.  Outside of the required hours, schedules are flexible depending on availability and approval of the Executive Director.

Hours:  4 evenings until 9pm are required weekly, including some Saturdays.
Salary:   $36,000-$38,000 annually DOE, full time salaried.

 DUTIES:

 Site Supervision:

  • Oversee Teen Feed, as scheduled.  Enforce rules and ensure safety among Teen Feed guests; using techniques for conflict de-escalation.
  • Have working knowledge of every facet of Teen Feed operation, including set-up, meal preparation, serving, and clean-up.  Train and support the food team volunteers in these tasks.  Available to unlock host sites to volunteers, as required.
  • Support Advocates in their role, including regular check-ups with each person.  Able to affirm and offer support to Advocates as they establish rapport with guests within appropriate boundaries.
  • Supervise guests during Teen Feed operation:  enforce age limit, help guests receive needed referrals or services, and refer and act as a bridge to SLY & STOP Programs.
  • Supplies inventory – Responsible for tracking, stocking and organizing Teen Feed supplies at each location. Responsible for keeping storage closets neat.
  • Facilities responsibilities – Understand Teen Feed’s contracts with all host sites, ensure contractual compliance including but not limited to:  quick response to any property damage, agreed upon access, and regular communication.  Inspect each site after Teen Feed to ensure building is left clean and secure.
  • Job may include facility repair such as graffiti removal, and always includes maintenance such as sweeping, mopping, taking out garbage, etc.

Program Evaluation and Development:
[The following two duty areas contain tasks that are shared between coordinators, contained in the first bulleted list; as well as tasks that are assigned to each position separately.]

  • Provide monthly reporting to Executive Director and staff team each 2nd Tuesday.
  • Provide monthly reports to the Board of Directors: documentation on progress, program changes/trends, and proposals for program improvement. 

Teen Feed Coordinator – position open
- Input program statistics data and update Teen Feed Statistics spreadsheet Annually
- TFAP and Food Lifeline orders and pick-up

Teen Feed Coordinator – existing
- Update Teen Feed Manual Annually, as well as all Teen Feed Program specific documents
- Input data in Salesforce database – including in-kind TF donations

Volunteer Recruitment, Training and Support:

  • Train / Maintain / Support Volunteers through nightly debriefing and ongoing engagement about other volunteer opportunities.
  • Create and distribute monthly TF schedule for meal teams, volunteers and Teen Feed staff.
  • Securely handle Volunteer enrollment Paperwork – including WA background checks.
  • Designate annual Volunteer Awards.
  • Facilitate Volunteer Orientation.
  • Update advocate, meal team, and reserve volunteer contact lists monthly.

 Teen Feed Coordinator – position open
- There are no specifically assigned duties to this open position, however the position is required to be knowledgeable about all aspects.

Teen Feed Coordinator – existing
- Recruit new Advocates, Food Teams, and reserve volunteers
- Update volunteer information in Salesforce
- Responsible for time-limited projects that connect volunteers with the larger work of the agency – Annual Celebration, Major Donor Drives, etc

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Knowledge of social service systems and clinical issues pertinent to homeless youth.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse local service providers at their sites and demonstrate respect for all service organizations’ philosophies and missions.
  • Ability to perform all services in a culturally competent manner, respecting homeless and street-involved young people as valued individuals.
  • Skilled in using language and behavior that demonstrates a basic respect for the dignity and value of those served, as well as co-workers and colleagues.
  • Knowledge and ability to use a harm reduction model in supporting and providing all services.
  • Ability to take initiative, be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.  Commitment to collaboration.
  • Ability to follow all agency policies, including but not limited to the code of ethics, confidentiality, and personnel policies, including keeping private any privileged information relating to other employees or those served.
  • Commitment to youth empowerment.
  • Sense of humor.

 Education and Experience:

  • Four-year degree in social sciences or related field; or six years of social service experience.
  • One year of experience with homeless youth and young adults.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse populations, including youth of color and GLBTQ youth.
  • Proficiency with MS Office.
  • Familiarity with U-District preferred.

Employment with Teen Feed is at will.
Send resume and cover letter by 5pm Monday 1/17/2011 to: 

Megan Gibbard, LICSW
Executive Director, Teen Feed
megan@teenfeed.org
4740 B University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
206.605.5044