Youth Advocate

Empower youth from surviving to thriving - be our next Youth Advocate at De Colores. 40 YEARS OF CPLC DE COLORES!!

We are so excited and proud to have just celebrated 40 years of standing with survivors. When you join our team, you are joining advocates and community leaders who have seen lives changed and safety secured. We meet survivors where they are to help them discover their strengths and regain their freedom. We have seen generations heal, build new communities, and reach their goals like going back to school, opening businesses, creating art and music, giving back, building better tomorrows.

$24 hourly, Full-time, includes holiday coverage and once a month on-call rotation.

• You bring a trauma-informed approach to working with families impacted by domestic violence.
• You have case management experience in crisis or high-needs environments.
• You possess a general understanding of youth mental health and supportive interventions.
• You thrive in active, fast-paced settings and juggle multiple priorities effectively.
• You communicate clearly, build strong community connections, and stay well organized.
• You’re flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work varying schedules based on program needs.
• You are Spanish/English bilingual speaking to best support our clients.

As a Youth Advocate, you play a vital role in empowering young people to thrive and heal. In this position, you will organize and coordinate youth programs and activities for youth residing at De Colores and in the surrounding community. You’ll provide supportive services and case management to youth survivors and at-risk youth, helping them build safety, confidence, and essential life skills.

• Provide individualized, community-based supportive services and case management to at-risk youth in the community and youth residing at the De Colores shelter.
• Coordinate and facilitate De Colores Youth Leadership Workshops, both onsite at the shelter and in community settings.
• Develop and implement educational and prevention strategies that address the needs of youth and strengthen community awareness.
• Design, lead, and administer meaningful educational and support groups for at-risk youth.
• Research and identify community-based activities and services that De Colores youth and at-risk youth can access and benefit from.
• Serve as an active and engaged member of the De Colores team, participating in program activities, staff and clinical meetings, planning, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Maintain accurate and timely client records for all services provided.
• Complete required training courses within established time frames.
• Support program initiatives and organizational goals by contributing to meetings, planning processes, and special activities.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to work with families who have experienced domestic violence.
• Experience providing case management services in a crisis environment.
• Generalist knowledge in general mental health youth treatment.
• Excellent networking skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. This role requires regular communication with Spanish-speaking clients, customers, or team members. Candidates must be able to speak, read, write, and understand Spanish and English at a professional level.
• This position requires driving on behalf of the company. Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license, meet the company’s motor vehicle record (MVR) standards, meets company’s insurance eligibility, and comply with all state and federal driving requirements. Ongoing employment is contingent upon maintaining an acceptable driving record.
• Able to work a flexible schedule as needed per program requirements.
• Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance card, CPR and First Aid.
• Must be 21 years of age.

• Ability to work in an active shelter environment with individuals experiencing traumas from domestic violence.
• Experience and commitment to working with multiethnic, multicultural, low-income populations.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal and…