Tuesday, September 30, 2008

NOW HIRING YOUTH!

The Metamorphosis Project is currently accepting applications for the Recovery Transition Advocate (RTA) position. This ia a part-time entry-level position. No experience is necessary! Our mission is to engage and encourage youth to exit street life with innovative outreach and customized youth-friendly services integrating alcohol/drug and mental health treatment. As an RTA you will be expected to act as a clean & sober peer role-model for 16-24 year old homeless and street dependent youth, providing support, referrals, and crisis intervention through the Homeless Youth Continuum. We encourage diversity!

Job Responsibilities:

Provide support, information, referral and crisis intervention to homeless and street dependent youth.

Focus on the engagement and support of youth involved in drug and alcohol recovery.

Qualifications:

1 year clean and sober time (required)

High school diploma or GED

Experience and/or knowledge of the issues of homelessness and drug and alcohol addiction.

A pre-employment drug screening (required)


Position closes October 22, 2008.

Please call (503) 789-4011 for more information.

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