Youth Advocate; PRYH PT

Who We Are

Ruby's Place dba Restorative Pathways (RP) is an innovative nonprofit committed to ending domestic violence, human trafficking, and violent crime through hope, advocacy and connection. Our services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, rental subsidies, mental health services, substance recovery, and wrap‑around services. All our services are trauma‑sensitive and client‑centered and are provided at no cost to our clients. All programs are low barrier.

You have a strong commitment to preventing interpersonal violence as well as an understanding of, and sensitivity to, serving diverse populations. You have excellent interpersonal skills and strong techniques for relationship building. You believe people should determine their own path toward healing, and have an orientation toward survivor‑centered services.

You either have lived or have professional experience with the immigrant, Latino/x community and are in touch with the challenges that newcomers face when immigrating. You are compassionate, understanding, and hold passion to work with this specific community. You are a go‑getter who enjoys fast‑paced environments. You enjoy working both collaboratively and independently. You are adept at time management, highly organized, and possess a proven ability to meet deadlines, plan, organize, and execute.

You are comfortable working as part of a team and are an accountable collaborator. You excel at organizing, prioritizing, and following through on multiple time‑sensitive projects. You are flexible, creative, and take initiative in handling emergencies.

• A High‑School Diploma or equivalent and either
• Two years of full‑time experience, or its equivalent, working with the population to be served or equivalent education or experience as determined by CDSS or
• Two years’ experience as a member of the social work staff in a group home or short‑term residential therapeutic program
• 21 years of age or older.
• Someone who exhibits integrity and good moral character to provide appropriate care to youth.
• Someone with the relevant experience and/or qualifications to work with youth and youth with special needs.
• Be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine‑preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route if working directly with UC, including Varicella, TDaP, Influenza, fully vaccinated against COVID‑19.
• Someone who has not engaged in any form of child abuse or neglect, including domestic violence or has not been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual abuse facilitated by force or is undergoing civil or administrative adjudication.
• In possession of, or will complete after hiring, CPR/First Aid, TB test, physical exam from your PCP as required by CCL Community Care Licensing.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.
• In possession of a valid CA driver's license, proof of insurance, and be approved by RP insurance as a driver in order to drive agency vehicles; if a staff member cannot be approved by RP insurance as a driver, employment might not be able to continue.
• Able to complete a background check, fingerprinting (Live Scan), and completion of all Community Care Licensing requirement documents. Able to meet all licensing requirements of Community Care Licensing.

• Experienced in child welfare and/or case management, crisis intervention, peer counseling.
• Experienced in working with survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence.
• Experienced in working in a residential setting providing direct services to survivors.
• Understanding of the dynamics of trauma‑sensitive care, as well as an understanding of, and sensitivity to, serving diverse populations and languages as it relates to family dynamics and other aspects of cultural practice.

The function of the Youth Advocate is to provide necessary shift coverage and supervision for the overall operation and function of the group home for self‑identified youth with a reported history of sex/labor trafficking, domestic violence, or who are at risk of such abuse. Additionally, the Youth Advocate will provide support and assistance to Case Management staff.