What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Advocate - FT/PT/On call/Casual position at 180 Degrees Inc?
Salary Range: $18.50 - $21.50
Non Profit Benefits: For all full time employees
- Paid time off (PTO) starting at 18 days annually and increasing annually.
- 12 paid company holidays.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA & HSA benefit options.
- Life, STD, LTD, AD&D employer-sponsored benefits.
- 401K with company match up to 4%.
- Tuition and/or Professional Development reimbursement options.
- Employee Assistance Program for private employer-sponsored counseling.
- Gym Membership discount and reimbursement options.
- Mental Wellness platform and app download access for all employees.
Position Description:
Youth Advocates create safe and supportive environments by providing supervision, mentorship, redirection, and listening skills to youth who are healing from trauma, dealing with life stressors, and working towards independent living. Youth Advocates create a safe and supportive environment for youth who need immediate shelter or crisis stabilization due to homelessness, runaway, family conflict, school problems, trauma, or encounter with law enforcement, juvenile probation, or child protective services. Youth Advocates provide empathy, mentorship, and conflict management. They also provide coaching that empowers residents to heal, find healthy solutions, and strengthen problem-solving skills as part of their developmental stage towards self-sufficiency. Youth Advocates work as part of a team to provide consistency and support the case management in place. Youth Advocates work with the youth to ensure they understand their responsibilities within the program, provide structure, offer encouragement, and be positive role models.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Be a positive role model for the youth and resolve conflict in a constructive fashion.
- Take crisis calls, conduct call screenings, intakes and discharges.
- Support daily case management goals for the youth.
- Teach and model the skills necessary to maintain good health through the teaching of healthy eating habits.
- After training provide passing medication through our Medication Administration policy using proper documentation.
- Provide concise communication via case notes, staff logs, phone contacts, resident files, medical administration forms, etc.
- Display teamwork through supportive communication, participation in the development of case management plans and attending staff meetings.
- Maintain appropriate involvement in daily and recreational activities with the youth through positive role-modeling, sportsmanship and safety.
- Driving and/or transporting youth as needed.
- In charge of meal preparation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) using provided menu.
- Following resident discharge strip the bed, sanitize the room, and wash the sheets.
- Assist with maintaining the living room and kitchen clean.
- Other duties may be assigned
Essential Competencies:
- Cultural competence and commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Ability to operate in rapidly changing or ambiguous circumstances
- Crisis management
- De-escalation skills
- Conflict resolution
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a stressful environment
- Basic food preparation
Qualifications:
- Minimum age: 21
- Dependable transportation for in-person.
- Valid driver’s license and insurance.
- Ability to clear a Department of Human Services background screening.
- Lived experience in place of certain credentials will be considered for all positions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer. The employee is frequently required walk, stand, and go up and down stairs.
Location
This role is an in person position at Brittany's Place Youth Shelter located in St. Paul, MN Location. This is an on-site, awake position.
About 180 Degrees:
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-growing non-profit organization. Founded over 50 years ago, 180 Degrees is recognized for piloting innovative solutions to address challenges of homelessness, sexual exploitation, poverty and incarceration. With program sites around the state, 180 Degrees continues to expand its portfolio of programs and services now impacting the lives of over 2,000 youth and adults each year. We seek leaders who will guide the next growth phase of our organization.
180 Degrees continues to be a fast-growing, innovative non-profit leader. We’re implementing innovative solutions that address homelessness, racial inequity, and poverty. With program sites around the state, our service portfolio continues to grow, offering excellent career growth opportunities. Check out our website here!For fifty years, 180 Degrees has helped Minnesota youth and adults break the cycle of trauma caused by poverty, racism, mass incarceration, homelessness and sex trafficking. Our mission is to create safe spaces and services that honor each individual’s healing journey.180 Degrees’ intention is for our staff reflect the communities we serve. We encourage women, LGBTQIA2S , BIPOC, differently abled and other diverse candidates to apply. The State of Minnesota recognized 180 Degrees has surpassing other employers in hiring a diverse workforce. 180 Degrees, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $18 - $22