REPORTS TO:Director of Youth and FamilyPrograms

STATUS:Non-Exempt, Full-time 

COMPENSATION:$21.00 per hour

BENEFITS:Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; 403(b) retirement plan; Paid Holidays, Sick, and Vacation

LOCATION:Sacramento, CA

JOB SUMMARY:

The Youth Advocate will work directly with youth, including Q-Spot youth center, virtual spaces, plan and participate in youth events and programming, youth outreach and help connect youth to resources using a client centered approach. It is the goal of the Youth Advocate to provide peer support to vulnerable LGBTQ youth to decrease isolation and improve overall mental health and well-being.

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: (schedule may change based on the needs of the program)

Sunday– Monday 10:00am-6:30pm

Tuesday- Wednesday 11:30am-8:00pm

Thursday- 10:00am-6:30pm

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Complete intakes for the Q-Spot drop-in center both in person and virtually and determines eligibility for Center’s housing programs.
• Staff the Q-Spot drop-in center and help with daily tasks such as coordinating showers, distributing clothing and supplies, helping youth use the washer/dryer, and cooking food.
• Provide resource referrals based on youth needs.
• Ensure that youth are provided with a safe and affirming space to learn and develop the skills to make positive life choices regarding their own health and well-being.
• Support youth with developing an action plan, accessing personal and community supports to reach youth identified goals.
• Share experience and expertise through specialized life skills workshops.
• Develop and plan interactive youth programming in collaboration with team and supervisor.
• Track demographics, progress on action plan, and successful connection to resources.
• Act as a lead facilitator for at least one youth group weekly.
• Serve as a role model for LGBTQ youth and encourages youth to incorporate positive life choices within their own lives.
• Maintain healthy boundaries with youth that are experiencing homelessness, addiction, sexual/physical assault, bullying, and mental health crisis.
• Moderate online discussion between LGBTQ youth via Discord.
• Complete data entry within agency guidelines.
• Provide support with youth related grant reporting, in collaboration with supervisor.
• Event and program planning that serves diverse LGBTQ community members.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Youth, Family, and Adult Programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of Trauma-Informed care, Positive Youth Development, and Harm Reduction models.
• Experience working with LGBTQ populations and a familiarity with issues of particular relevance to the diversity of identities within the LGBTQ community.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Bilingual fluency in English and one or more other languages is preferred.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, client services databases, and social media tools.

REQUIREMENTS:

• GED or High school diploma.
• 1 year of experience working with underserved youth.
• Passion for the Center’s mission and work to create a region where LGBTQ people thrive and a commitment to follow all policies and procedures of the organization.
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
• If not already certified the candidate must receive and pass the CPR/First Aid within the first three months of employment.
• The person in this position may be required to sit or stand for extended periods, maneuver tight storage space, ascend/descend stairs, operate computers, copiers, and other office equipment, open and close filing cabinets and boxes, observe visitors, and communicate messages and tone by telephone.
• Offer of employment may be contingent on satisfactory results of a criminal history background check.
• Employees must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is a drug free workplace; employees may be subject to a drug test.
• Vaccination Requirement: As an organization, we fully support COVID-19 vaccinations and are requiring new employees to have proof of full vaccination, including boosters, or an approved medical or religious exemption. Documentation will be required prior to your first day of work.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ABOUT THE ORGAINZATION:

The Sacramento LGBT Community Center works to create a region where LGBTQ people thrive. We support the health and wellness of the most marginalized, advocate for equality and justice, and work to build a culturally rich LGBTQ community.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, including those of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex are encouraged to apply. The Center maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees, volunteers, interns, and applicants. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical/mental condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by statute; nor as to any individuals associating with an individual of any legally protected class.

TO APPLY:

Please submit application materials through our career portal at saccenter.org/careers. No phone calls please. Posting will remain up until position is filled.