Youth Advocate

180 Degrees Inc • St. Cloud, MN

2d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Be the steady presence a young person needs. 180 Degrees believes every young person deserves a safe place to land, no matter what brought them to our door. Our emergency youth shelters provide shelter and stabilization for those 12–19 facing homelessness, family conflict, exploitation, or involvement with child welfare, probation, or law enforcement. For many of these youth, our program is the first stable, structured environment they've had in a long time. Our team is what makes that possible. As a Youth Advocate, you're the heartbeat of our shelter program, the consistent, caring adult who shows up every shift and makes safety feel real. You're not behind a desk. You're in the milieu, building trust, modeling life skills, de-escalating tough moments, and reminding teens in crisis that someone's got their back, all while working alongside a full team of case managers and support staff dedicated to helping youth stabilize, heal, and move forward. We are hiring for day shift (7:30 am - 3:30 pm every other weekend) and night shift 10 pm - 8 am every other weekend).

Requirements

• 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license auto insurance required; ability to drive Company vehicle without restrictions.
• Ability 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.
• Lifting and physical requirements as required for kitchen and meal preparation duties; and as required to perform the essential functions of this 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be a stabilizing, trustworthy presence for youth navigating trauma, instability, and uncertainty
• Build genuine relationships that help youth feel seen, safe, and supported
• Manage the day-to-day rhythm of the shelter: milieu management, structure, and support
• Step in with calm, skilled de-escalation when emotions escalate
• Help with daily living needs, because healing starts with the basics
• Support medication management, ensuring youth stay safe and on track with their health needs
• Collaborate closely with a team of Youth Advocates, case managers, and support staff to create a consistent, unified experience for every young person in shelter
• Support case management goals and keep solid documentation by providing direct impact to the youth

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus of $600 (Half paid out at 3 months and the other half at 12 months) for eligible employees.
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 18 days annually for benefit eligible employees; sick and safe time for non-benefit eligible employees
• Medical, Dental, FSA & HSA options
• Life, STD, LTD
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K company match up to 4%
• 12 paid company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed