Youth Advocate (FT)
About The Position
The Youth Advocate provides a consistent, caring presence for youth ages 12–19 staying at Brittany’s Place Youth Shelter in St. Paul. The shelter serves young people facing homelessness, family conflict, exploitation, or involvement with child welfare, probation, or law enforcement. The role works directly in the shelter environment to help youth feel safe and supported, build trust, develop life skills, and stabilize. The Youth Advocate collaborates with case managers and support staff to support youth’s goals and well-being. This is an on-site, awake position at a recently renovated location serving female-identifying youth.
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, walk regularly and frequently, and use flights of stairs.
- Ability to meet physical requirements associated with kitchen and meal preparation and the essential functions of the position.
- Ability to use a computer and complete electronic documentation.
- 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.
- Cultural competence and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth.
Responsibilities
- Provide a stabilizing and trustworthy presence for youth navigating trauma, instability, and uncertainty.
- Build supportive relationships with youth while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Manage the shelter’s day-to-day milieu, structure, and support.
- Respond calmly to escalating emotions through de-escalation and crisis support.
- Assist youth with daily living needs.
- Support medication management to help ensure youth’s safety and health needs are met.
- Collaborate with Youth Advocates, case managers, and support staff to provide consistent support.
- Support case management goals and maintain documentation related to work with youth.
- Conduct safety checks, including regularly walking and ascending and descending stairs.
- Perform kitchen and meal preparation duties as needed.
Benefits
- $600 sign-on bonus for eligible employees, half paid at 3 months and half at 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, 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
