Kansas City: Youth Advocate Part Time

Help one more child spend one less day alone. HALO is a transitional home for homeless youth, ages 16-21 and their children. This role models the HALO purpose that every child should have the support of a family.  HALO is looking for applicants with experience working with at-risk youth, and who enjoy activity and interaction with residents and their children. Minimum 21 years of age. is open 24/7, 365 days a year.  Work schedule will rotate weekdays, weekends and holidays.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Youth Advocates and KC Program Director  to coordinate case management for residents

• Actively engage with residents and their dependents and form trusting relationships with them

• Encourage/empower residents as they go through the program, with the goal of helping them becoming contributing members of their community

• Be available to assist residents as needed, such as: drive them to school, or doctor appointments on an as needed basis and assist them with any issues they have with their living space, participate in daily room checks, supervision of daily assigned chores. 

• Help to organize and participate in daily Life Skills classes and art projects

• Participate in all programs, field trips, and activities with residents

• Guide youth through steps to reach long and short-term goals

• Facilitate and participate in evening and weekend activities. 

• Should a resident break any rule(s) or an emergency situation occurs, the Youth Advocate will report the occurrence to the Senior Youth Advocate and take the proper steps outlined in the Policy Handbook.

• Manage Volunteers and Interns during shifts

Qualifications:

Youth Advocate is committed to HALO’s mission of helping one more child spend one less day alone.  Must have obtained a minimum of a high school diploma. Undergraduate degree preferred, particularly in Social Work or Human Services Field. Background in counseling or case management is a plus. 

• Must have obtained a minimum of a high school diploma. Undergraduate degree preferred. 

• Understanding of the HALO Mission, and a willingness to help make HALO a better place each day

• Must complete 40 hours annually of training as required by state licensing

• Must pass Med-Tech Certification and CPR Certification, and Class E license as provided by HALO

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage projects, track maintenance inspections, use a mobile phone clock in/out, comfortable with computers and basic software systems

• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Candidates must have a clean driving record and must pass a background check

• Must be able to lift 25lbs. and walk flights of stairs

• Must be at least 21 years of age

Salary : $17