Youth Advocate

Los Angeles LGBT Center•Los Angeles, CA

4h•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Center serves youth up to 24 years old who are currently at-risk of or experiencing homelessness. The Youth Center offers services in an LGBTQ+ safe and affirming environment and serves as an entry point to assist youth making the transition from homelessness to housing. Our services include meals, clothing, support groups, a charter high school, GED and college prep program, an employment preparation, training and placement program, case management, counseling, a crisis shelter and a transitional living program (TLP). Our community-based programs include services for youth at-home, in school or in systems of care. This role provides drop-in services to homeless youth and ensures that all aspects of their case plan are followed along with communicating with case managers and other youth advocates on a daily basis and maintaining accurate shift documentation.

Requirements

Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people.
A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in a social service or related setting.
Experience working with homeless and at-risk youth.
Access to reliable transportation and the ability to be insured.
Current CPR Certificate.
Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting LGBTQ youth, including experience working with youth at risk of experiencing homelessness (specific work with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and/or runaway youth a plus).
Good verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational, detailed and interpersonal skills.
Good computer skills and knowledge including word processing database operations, spreadsheets, and other software systems.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in a residential setting a plus.
Background in HIV/AIDS a plus.
Knowledge and/or education in Addiction/Recovery, including a specific knowledge and understanding of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use preferred.
Bilingual skills, a plus (English/Spanish fluency preferred).
Bilingual skills, a plus (English/Spanish fluency preferred).

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision to clients of the Transitional Living Program, age 18-24.
Help ensure all aspects of client’s daily case plan are followed.
Communicate with case managers and other youth advocates on a daily basis and maintain accurate shift documentation.
Supervise and/or facilitate client groups and other activities.
Supervise and coordinate client’s participation in cleaning and upkeep of shelter.
Assist clients to deal effectively with personal and interpersonal issues as they arise.
Assist the Youth Management in the coordination of Youth volunteer efforts.
Assist the Youth Management with the establishment and maintenance of the Transitional Living Shelter.
Participate in staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings as needed.
Must be willing to work nights and weekends.
Other duties as assigned.