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Lost-N-Found Youth Inc

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Now Hiring: Program Associate. Why Work Here? "Be part of a great organization that is making a difference for LGBTQ+ youth." Lost-N-Found Youth is an Atlanta, Georgia based nonprofit (501c3) that exists to end homelessness for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) and all sexual minority youth.

Job Responsibility:

Supervise the activities of 15-25 youth at any given time, maintaining knowledge of the whereabouts of all youth, the physical security, and contraband of all youth
Provide a safe, secure environment through the use of motivational techniques, individual rapport, positive discipline techniques, and the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed
Attend weekly staff meetings
Attend to each youth's general needs (general needs ie: oversee shower & toiletry needs), problem solving, providing interventions to ensure that youth are helping each other and are recognized for their efforts
Ensure that planning, doing, and evaluating are part of the daily routine for each youth, and that activities or opportunities for individual recognition are created and utilized
Document daily shift occurrences and incidents that are directly reported to Case Management at the end of each shift
Assists with the daily activities of disadvantaged youth, who are at high risk for substance abuse, status offences, or delinquency
Ensures the safety and well-being of youth center clientele
Facilitates the preparation, cooking, and serving of youth center meals
Maintain food, hygine kit, and other youth services supplies inventories and shower spaces
Facilitates and carries out the weekly washing/folding of youth center towels for shower area
Perform other duties as assigned by Case Managers or Director of Programs

Requirements:

Two years of college coursework in social or human services field preferred
high school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 1 year work experience with youth, social work, homeless services, or related field preferred
Demonstrate efficiency with commonly used software programs (Windows, IOS, MS Office, Internet Explorer, etc.)
Oral and written communication skills
Commitment to social justice, harm reduction, and youth empowerment frameworks
Ability to deescalate potential violence
Ability to work with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other diverse clients, staff, and volunteers
Drivers license or the ability to secure a license within 3 months of employment preferred
Must be able to lift 30 pounds from floor level to shoulder height
Extensive walking & standing required

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Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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