Youth Advocate - Evening Shift
About The Position
180 Degrees is hiring a Youth Advocate for its emergency youth shelter in St. Cloud. The shelter serves young people ages 12–19 experiencing homelessness, family conflict, exploitation, or involvement with child welfare, probation, or law enforcement. Youth Advocates provide a steady, caring presence in the shelter milieu, helping create a safe and structured environment where youth can stabilize and move forward. The role involves direct engagement with youth rather than primarily desk-based work and collaboration with case managers and support staff. The Youth Advocate builds trusting relationships, models life skills, manages the daily rhythm and structure of the shelter, and uses de-escalation skills when difficult situations arise. The role also includes supporting daily living needs and medication management, contributing to case management goals, and maintaining documentation. This is an on-site, awake position at a recently renovated emergency youth shelter in St. Cloud. The position requires regular walking, standing, stair use, and other physical activity, including tasks related to safety checks and meal preparation.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance; ability to drive a Company vehicle without restrictions.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background study.
- Ability to lift, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, use flights of stairs, and walk regularly and frequently.
- Ability to meet physical requirements for kitchen and meal preparation and the essential functions of the 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide a stable, trustworthy presence for youth experiencing trauma, instability, and uncertainty.
- Build supportive relationships with youth while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Manage the day-to-day shelter milieu, including structure and support.
- Use de-escalation skills when emotions escalate.
- Assist youth with daily living needs.
- Support medication management to help keep youth safe and on track with their health needs.
- Collaborate with Youth Advocates, case managers, and support staff to provide consistent support.
- Support case management goals and document direct 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, paid half 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 insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
- 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
