Youth Advocate Part-Time

SUMMARY:

This position will be for the Shelter. In addition, to conducting intakes and responding to any youth needs that arise, the counselor responds to youth journal entries. The counselor prepares the house and case management agenda. This position is for people that enjoy choosing which shifts and when they want to work. All applicants wanting to apply should go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

and fill out and send the Evergreen application, cover letter, and resume to:
Evergreen Youth and Family Services Attn. Human Resources Director PO Box 662 Bemidji, MN 56619

EOE/ADA Open until filled.

• Individual and telephone counseling.
• Provide case management.
• Promote insight through interactive journaling.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date client files and program records.
• Provide transition plans, discharge processing and other documentation for clients.
• Assist with data gathering activities as required by funding sources and the agency.
• Provide written behavioral observations and other individual client assessments or summaries as requested by supervisor and community service providers.
• Prepare client friendly suppers for the following evening.
• Perform household duties related to operating a residential program.
• Participate when possible in agency and program staff meetings, retreats and other agency related functions.
• Work collaboratively with other community youth and family service providers.
• Conduct activities related to compliance with federal and state laws related to mandated reporting, DHS licensing and the Data Privacy Act.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.