Relief Youth Care Advocate, Overnight

Boys & Girls Aid is committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse staff with a variety of backgrounds. We will honor your unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. We are an inclusive community dedicated to investing in relationships and authentically valuing others.

Safe Place in an emergency shelter for youth ages 12-20. Youth can access essential services while longer-term housing is found. Staff assists youth with meeting basic needs, educational support and helping to find stability. The program focuses on permanency and strives to rebuild and secure stable housing after their stay at Safe Place.

• Work with a team to help youth succeed in their daily lives and prepare for their futures.
• Implement our Core Ideology to ensure the best possible care for youth.
• Provide trauma informed care to vulnerable youth.
• Supervise and interact with residents ages 12-20 in a shelter setting to maintain their safety, security and well-being; assist youth in meeting individual needs and developing life skills.
• Work in conjunction with outside agencies such as The Department of Human Services and local School Districts
• Work alongside full-time staff to facilitate youth's self-identified service plans.
• Advocate for services for youth through various community, county, state, and federal programs, including educating youth in self-advocacy, eligibility, and other relevant information.

• A commitment to your professional development through enhanced trainings on a wide range of topics including Trauma Informed Care, attachment, and best practice approaches.
• A focus on your health and well-being with access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• An opportunity to promote social justice for youth who are in foster care, are involved with juvenile justice, or are experiencing homelessness.
• Guidance from knowledgeable, attentive supervisors who will help you succeed in your job.

This direct care position earns acompetitive wageof $21.00/hour. This position averages between 4-12 hours per week with a maximum of 20 hours per week. There are opportunities to have more hours when need arises. We offer an employee assistance program, and our agency qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness.

Founded in 1885, we are focused on family permanency. Our mission is to make sure that every child in foster care grows up in a family. We teach and model healthy environments, invest in relationships, and work to cultivate the best opportunities for children. As we focus on building positive and long-lasting relationships, we strive to create a formidable foundation for the youth we serve.

As a member of the Boys & Girls Aid team, you will have an opportunity to promote social justice for youth who are in foster care, are involved with juvenile justice, or are experiencing homelessness.

Each employee plays a direct role in adding value to those we serve. We understand that how we treat our employees reflects on their performance. We strive to show our staff how much they are valued through a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty.

• Bachelor's degree along with 1 year of experience in mental health, social services, or a related field OR 2+ years of experience.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Note:

This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.