SLAYB Youth Advocate

Description

Under the direction of the SLAYB Program Manager, the South LA Youth Build (SLAYB) Youth Advocate will provide one-on-one and group case management and supportive services to at-risk and transition-age youth who are enrolled in CRCD’s flagship South LA Youth Build program. The Youth Advocate will assess basic needs, identify barriers to employment and education, and develop an Individual Service Plan to address those barriers.

The Youth Advocate will also coordinate services to help improve the soft skills and hard skills of youth to support the preparation of entering living wage jobs with a career path upon graduation of the SLAYB program.

• Contact, receive and review referrals to Workforce Program from local schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies, including walk-ins
• Follow instructions to implement outreach activities that include making presentations to non-profit organizations, government agencies, probation/parole staff and agencies, schools, and conduct door to door outreach in the targeted neighborhood
• Conduct program information sessions, orientation, facilitate Mental Toughness
• Verify eligibility documentation and enroll SLAYB participants in MIS system
• Conduct individual needs assessments regarding basic needs such as housing and food; education level and school enrollment; current income, employment, and past work experience; eligibility for Independent Living Program services through the foster care system; gang affiliation; and involvement with the justice system
• Develop an Individual Service Plan identifying short and long-term goals, barriers to employment and action steps to address those barriers
• Conduct daily check-ins with youth to provide high-touch case management, keep them motivated to reach the goals on the Individual Service Plan and keep them informed of SLAYB program events and relevant information
• Maintain a positive culture at all SLAYB sites that exemplifies the spirit and goals of the SLAYB program
• Assist youth to enroll in CRCD Academy to complete a high school diploma, and/or college level courses required
• Assist with facilitation of the program’s career and college readiness, leadership, construction training and life skills workshops
• Track youth participation in each program component (educational, construction, counseling, leadership development and employment readiness and life skills workshops) and enter this data in the MIS system
• Assist with the implementation of the SLAYB Youth Policy Council
• Meet with youth on an individual basis at least weekly to monitor progress in each program component; identify resources to meet supportive service needs such as tutoring or counseling; problem-solve; review the Individual Service Plan and modify as needed
• Assist with placement in construction apprenticeships, CRCD construction sites, and other employment opportunities
• Provide information & referrals for youth and young adults who cannot participate in the program due to eligibility criteria or limited program capacity
• Follow CRCD procedures regarding recordkeeping, documentation, confidentiality, and maintaining case files
• Collaborate and confer with other CRCD staff and partners as appropriate to coordinate services and implement the program
• Meet weekly with other case-managers/youth advocates to plan activities, to strategize on service delivery for members, and other activities identified by the network (Case Conferencing)
• Assist with fulfilling grant and contract requirements for the program
• Participate in program evaluation process
• Oversee and coach interns, and other staff responsible for providing direct support to youth in the program
• Input data into CRCD and external data tracking systems to capture and monitor participant performance and services received
• Update participant case notes within 48 hours of initial contacts and document them in soft copy and hard copy files
• Identify and secure resources that can support youth while participating in a Youth Development program
• Uphold CRCD’s Mission Statement and 5 Year Strategic Plan

• 1-2 years’ experience or related work and/or BA Degree
• Familiarity…