Overnight Youth Advocate, Awake
About The Position
The Overnight Youth Advocate works at Brittany’s Place Youth Shelter, providing consistent, caring support to young people ages 12–19 who are experiencing homelessness, family conflict, exploitation, or involvement with child welfare, probation, or law enforcement. The role is an awake, overnight, on-site position in a shelter serving female-identifying youth at the organization’s recently renovated St. Paul location. The advocate is present in the shelter milieu, building trusting relationships, modeling life skills, helping maintain safety and structure, and responding calmly to difficult situations. The role includes supporting daily living needs and medication management, collaborating with Youth Advocates, case managers, and support staff, and contributing to case management goals through direct support and documentation.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance; ability to drive a company vehicle without restrictions.
- Ability to pass a criminal background study.
- Ability to lift, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, use flights of stairs, and walk regularly and frequently.
- Ability to meet lifting and physical requirements for kitchen and meal preparation duties and the essential functions of the position.
- Cultural competence and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Ability to build rapport with youth while maintaining professional 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 relationships that help youth feel seen, safe, and supported.
- Manage the day-to-day shelter milieu, including structure and support.
- Use de-escalation skills when emotions escalate.
- Assist with youth’s daily living needs.
- Support medication management to help youth stay safe and on track with health needs.
- Collaborate with Youth Advocates, case managers, and support staff to provide consistent support.
- Support case management goals and maintain documentation.
- Conduct regular safety checks, including walking and using stairs.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $600, with half paid at 3 months and the other half at 12 months for eligible employees.
- 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, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
