What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Shelter Advocate - 3rd Shift 30Hr position at Briarpatch Youth Services, Inc.?
Organization Background:
Briarpatch Youth Services has an exciting job opportunity for a skilled professional. The agency is a dynamic non-profit community organization that has served Dane County since 1971. Briarpatch provides a broad array of services to more than 2,000 youth annually who have runaway, are experiencing homelessness, are justice involved, or facing other challenges.
Youth Shelter Advocate - 3rd Shift (30 Hours)
Days/Hours:
30 hours per week. This position will work primarily 3rd Shift, three consecutive evenings from 10:30 PM to 8:30 AM.
Type:
Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt
Pay Range:
Starting pays $22.50 per hour. Additional compensation may be available based on demonstrated bilingual abilities, job-related advanced degrees, and professional experience.
Work Location:
2720 Rimrock Road, Fitchburg, WI 53713
Deadline to Apply:
4/17/2026
Description:
The Briarpatch Youth Shelter is recruiting a part-time (30 hours per week) Advocate to work in our temporary shelter for youth who have runaway or are experiencing homelessness. This position is essential and is required to work on inclement weather days and some holidays.
Duties:
- Remain awake and alert throughout the shift.
- Completes half hour visual checks on youth during the night.
- Records documentation of client services and required paperwork in accordance with state licensing rules and agency standards.
- Helps youth staying in the shelter with meal preparation (breakfast), completion of daily chores, completion of laundry and similar household responsibilities as needed.
- Maintains a working knowledge of shelter policies and procedures.
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment for youth staying in the shelter.
- Maintains the cleanliness of the shelter common spaces and completes organization projects.
- Administers morning medication to youth as needed.
- Supports daytime staff in arranging on time school departures and possible transportation.
- Provides clear communication at shift change regarding youth.
- Flexibility to participate in continuing education programming and staff meetings, which may land outside of usual schedule.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience Qualifications:
- The equivalent of two (2) years experience working or volunteering with teens.
A background in youth work or human services is preferred. - Experience working in a congregate care (overnight living) setting is preferred along with the ability to work with youth from diverse identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stay awake throughout the night.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for most of the day.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Reliable Transportation:
- A valid driver's license and a driving record that will allow the person to transport youth in an agency-owned motor vehicle is preferred.
- Reliable transportation to work required.
Benefits:
Benefits are prorated based on a 30 hour work week
- Health
- Dental
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 11 paid holidays
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Generous paid time off
Background checks, including a Caregiver Background Check, are required for this position.
More information on Briarpatch Youth Services may be found on our agency website www.briarpatch.org
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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