Youth Care Advocate

Youth Care Advocate

Youth Haven Inc., Naples, Florida, United States

Youth Haven’s mission is to provide home, hope, and healing to abused and neglected children in Southwest Florida. For over 50 years, Youth Haven has provided a therapeutic sanctuary where children and teens can heal from trauma and build brighter futures.

The Youth Care Advocate is responsible for the day‑to‑day supervision of children in the residential shelter, assisting with record keeping and specific program functions, and performing duties necessary for the overall care and well‑being of children in residence. The role requires understanding and actively participating in the Therapeutic Campus and providing mentorship and advocacy to foster youth affected by trauma.

• Provide supervision of children in residence.
• Provide consistency and structure in daily routines.
• Facilitate overall care and well‑being for children with trauma and behavioral challenges.
• Participate in daily activities with children.
• Support, empower, and mentor youth in meeting their goals.
• Utilize positive youth development approach and positive communication skills.
• Maintain professional telephone and email standards.
• Maintain professional appearance, attitude, and ethics in the workplace.
• Manage technology for client records and maintain detailed documentation of records, logs, and client needs.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed or directed.
• Maintain living quarters and daily schedules.

• Minimum associate degree and two years' experience working with children in a residential program, youth program, or comparable group experience.
• Working knowledge of adolescent developmental behavior.
• Ability to respond effectively in crisis.
• Must understand and practice good boundaries.
• Must have a Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to pass Level II background check and drug screening.

Primarily hiring for evenings, overnights, and weekends. Staff must be willing to work required shifts including holidays in this 24/7, 365‑day facility.

Full‑time, Part‑time

18.50 - 21.80 USD per hour (Youth Haven)

Pay is based on education level and shift differentials.

Youth Haven is a drug‑free, equal‑opportunity employer and does not, nor shall it, discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or religion. Local and federal background checks, and drug screening are mandatory.