Adolfo - Youth Advocate

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada, Inc.•Mather, CA

23h•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada (VOA-NCNN) is seeking full-time Youth Advocates for the Adolfo Housing Program at their Mather Community Campus. VOA-NCNN is a large provider of social services, operating over 40 programs focused on housing, employment, substance abuse, and recovery services. Their mission is to change individual lives, instill hope, increase self-worth, and facilitate independence through quality housing, employment, and related supportive services. The Youth Advocate role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining case management plans to help clients access continuing education, employment, and address issues contributing to homelessness or criminal behavior. This role also involves providing life skills training.

Requirements

Two years of successful experience in the delivery of human services or any combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the knowledge and ability to complete the duties outlined above.
Demonstrated ability in record keeping.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of problems unique to young adults, minorities, persons with disabilities, substance abuse, and the general foster youth population.
Valid California driver's license and ability to meet the organization’s insurance carrier guidelines.
Must pass all required background clearances in accordance with agency, County, State, and federal standards.
CPR/First Aid certification is required within 90 days of employment.
Completion and maintenance of all required training and health clearances.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Critical thinking, analyzing information, and making reasonable decisions.
Skilled in Microsoft 365 computer applications.
Excellent organizational skills.
Fluency in English, legible handwriting, skills in record-keeping.
Ability to de-escalate crises and assist residents and staff in emergencies.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct needs assessments on all clients upon entry and provide evaluation of medical, physical, emotional, psychological and legal needs.
Provide financial planning, education, budgeting and assistance with managing credit and a bank account.
Coordinate employment options, coordinate educational options, coordinate recovery options for substance abuse or mental illness or any other special needs.
Develop and conduct living skills training and education, individually and in groups.
Coordinate transportation needs which sometimes include escorting/transporting clients.
Provide individual and group counseling.
Assist in securing all viable income sources.
Facilitate recreational activities.
Provide crisis intervention and management as needed.
Provide aftercare services as needed for up to one year after discharge.
Integrate trauma informed practices.
Liaison between clients and community service agencies to meet client needs.
Maintain a list of all available community services and providers.
Assure a safe, non-judgmental environment for the clients.
Maintain positive, professional relationships with clients and staff.
Participate in agency and outside training sessions.
Maintain files on each participant which will include psych-social information, short- and long-term plans to maintain and improve self-sufficiency.
Document progress and assistance in removing obstacles to set goals. Provide routine documentation of coordination and follow-up of all areas.
Provide records and services in compliance with agency policies, regulatory and funding source requirements.
Maintain daily, clear and thorough communication with the Program Supervisor on all areas of responsibility listed in this job description.
Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by Program Manager.
Provide emergency shift coverage when necessary.