Relief Youth Care Advocate, Overnight

Boys & Girls Aid • Hillsboro, OR

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About The Position

Boys & Girls Aid is seeking a Relief Overnight Youth Care Advocate for its Safe Place emergency shelter in Hillsboro, Oregon. Safe Place serves youth ages 12–20, providing essential services while longer-term housing is identified. The program supports young people with basic needs, educational support, stability, and efforts to rebuild or secure permanent housing.

In this direct-care role, you will work with a team to help youth succeed in daily life and prepare for the future. You will provide trauma-informed care, supervise and interact with residents to support their safety and well-being, assist with individual needs and life skills, and work alongside full-time staff on youth-identified service plans. You will also coordinate with outside agencies and advocate for youth access to community, county, state, and federal services, including helping them understand self-advocacy and eligibility.

The position averages 4–12 hours per week, with a maximum of 20 hours per week and the possibility of additional hours when needed. The wage is $21.00 per hour. Boys & Girls Aid offers professional development training, an Employee Assistance Program, guidance from supervisors, and the opportunity to support youth experiencing foster care, juvenile justice involvement, or homelessness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of experience in mental health, social services, or a related field, or more than 2 years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to help youth succeed in daily life and prepare for their futures.
• Implement the organization’s Core Ideology to provide the best possible care for youth.
• Provide trauma-informed care to vulnerable youth.
• Supervise and interact with residents ages 12–20 in a shelter setting to maintain their safety, security, and well-being.
• Assist youth in meeting individual needs and developing life skills.
• Work with outside agencies, including the Department of Human Services and local school districts.
• Work alongside full-time staff to facilitate youth’s self-identified service plans.
• Advocate for youth to access services through community, county, state, and federal programs.
• Educate youth about self-advocacy, eligibility, and other relevant information.

Benefits

• Professional development through enhanced training on topics including trauma-informed care, attachment, and best-practice approaches.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• Guidance from knowledgeable, attentive supervisors.
• Agency qualification for Student Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time