Youth Advocate (Lena's House) FT M-F 3-11pm

Ruby's Place•Castro Valley, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Advocate provides shift coverage and supports the overall operation of Restorative Pathways’ Lena’s House shelter, which serves self-identified young women with a reported history of sex or labor trafficking, domestic violence, or risk of such abuse. The role also provides support and assistance to Case Management staff. Services are confidential, holistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, in-person position in Hayward, California, scheduled Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The position is non-exempt and pays $29.87 per hour. Local travel in the greater Bay Area may be required, and applicants must be located in the greater Bay Area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, and either two years of full-time experience (or equivalent) working with the population served, or equivalent education or experience as determined by CDSS, or two years’ experience as a member of the social work staff in a group home or short-term residential therapeutic program.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Demonstrate integrity and good moral character to provide appropriate care to unaccompanied children (UC).
Have relevant experience and/or qualifications to work with UC and UC with special needs.
For direct work with UC, provide proof of immunity to respiratory-route vaccine-preventable diseases, including Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza, and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Must not have engaged in child abuse or neglect, including domestic violence, or have been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual abuse facilitated by force, or be undergoing civil or administrative adjudication.
Possess or complete after hiring the state-mandated 40-hour Domestic Violence counselor certification.
Be able to lift 25 pounds and stand for long periods, perform physical activities, multitask, and handle stress.
Possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance, and be approved by Restorative Pathways’ insurance to drive agency vehicles.
Complete a background check, Live Scan fingerprinting, Community Care Licensing documents, and all applicable Community Care Licensing requirements.
Be available on-site during the scheduled Monday-through-Friday, 3 p.m.-to-11 p.m. shift.
Applicants must be located in the greater Bay Area.

Nice To Haves

Experience in child welfare, case management, crisis intervention, or peer counseling.
Experience working with survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence.
Experience working with immigrant communities.
Experience providing direct services to survivors in a residential setting.
Understanding of trauma-sensitive care and sensitivity to diverse populations and languages in relation to family dynamics and cultural practices.
Lived or professional experience with the immigrant, Latinx community and understanding of the challenges newcomers face when immigrating.

Responsibilities

Monitor the facility during assigned day, evening, and/or overnight shifts.
Provide emotional support to residents and practice active listening.
Conduct telephone screening for potential clients.
Perform basic maintenance and cleaning, supervise chores, and manage stocking and general supply inventory.
Assist with data entry, filing, and other clerical duties.
Provide confidential, holistic, client-centered, trauma-informed services.
Orient new residents to the facility.
Provide backup in-person or phone shift coverage to other shelter programs as necessary.
Assist with general program operations.
Complete a functional timesheet by assigned deadlines and in compliance with time allocations.
Participate actively in reflective supervision.
Create and maintain documentation of processes and procedures related to job duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.