Overnight Youth Advocate, Awake
About The Position
The Overnight Youth Advocate works at 180 Degrees’ emergency youth shelter in St. Cloud, providing a steady, caring presence for youth ages 12–19 experiencing homelessness, family conflict, exploitation, or involvement with child welfare, probation, or law enforcement. The role is awake and on-site, focused on helping young people feel safe and supported in a structured shelter environment while working alongside Youth Advocates, case managers, and other support staff. The advocate builds relationships with youth, manages the shelter milieu and daily routines, models life skills, responds to crises through de-escalation, assists with daily living needs and medication management, and supports case management goals through direct engagement and documentation. Employees must maintain professional boundaries, protect confidentiality, and uphold ethical standards. The position is based at a recently renovated, newly built emergency youth shelter. Available schedules are five 8-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., or four 10-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend, from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance; ability to drive a company vehicle without restrictions.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background study.
- Must be able to lift, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and use flights of stairs.
- Must be able to walk regularly and frequently, including ascending and descending flights of stairs, to conduct safety checks.
- Able to meet lifting and physical requirements for kitchen and meal preparation and the essential functions of the position.
- Cultural competence and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Ability to build rapport with youth while maintaining boundaries.
- De-escalation, crisis-response, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong observational and communication skills.
- Basic food-preparation skills.
- Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth.
Responsibilities
- Provide a stabilizing, trustworthy presence for youth navigating trauma, instability, and uncertainty.
- Build supportive relationships with youth while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Manage the day-to-day shelter milieu, structure, and support.
- Use calm de-escalation and crisis-response skills when emotions escalate.
- Assist youth with daily living needs.
- Support medication management to help ensure youth remain safe and on track with health needs.
- Collaborate with Youth Advocates, case managers, and support staff to provide a consistent experience for youth.
- Support case management goals through direct work with youth and complete solid documentation.
- Conduct regular safety checks, including walking and ascending and descending stairs.
- Perform kitchen and meal-preparation duties as needed.
Benefits
- $600 sign-on bonus for eligible employees, with half paid after 3 months and the remainder after 12 months.
- Paid time off starting at 18 days annually for benefit-eligible employees; sick and safe time for non-benefit-eligible employees.
- Medical, dental, FSA, and HSA options.
- Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k) company match up to 4%.
- 12 paid company holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
