Youth Advocate - PT

Summary of Position

The major function of the Youth Advocate is to assist and respect youth at Booth Brown House shelter and housing programs. This is accomplished by spending quality time with youth, planning programming that enhances youth independence, and supporting office and clerical tasks of the program. Youth Advocates also assist with promoting positive program dynamics, supporting youth with program expectations and emotional support to youth.

Wage : $20.65 per hour

1471 Como Ave West, St. Paul, MN 55108

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required. Two years of college preferred.
• Experience working in a social service setting preferred.
• Ability to accept supervision and work with a team of co-workers.
• Ability to work well with youth of diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups, respect confidentiality, able to work within ethical and legal parameters of social services.
• Willingness to support the philosophy, goals, mission, and objectives of The Salvation Army.
• Must pass the background checks.
• Must complete CPI, CPR, and First Aid within 90 days of the date of hire.
• Must have the ability to operate a computer, use a keyboard to enter information.
• It must be understood by the incumbent that the provisions of Safe From Harm will apply upon commencement of employment and also understood that the required Safe From Harm training be satisfactorily completed within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Youth Care

Reporting and Documentation

General Administration

Program Safety

Property Upkeep

Working Conditions

Booth Brown House serves youth who have experienced extremely traumatic events and at times staff will have to handle very stressful interactions with youth and / or staff. Staff may experience vicarious trauma and need to be very mindful of their own boundaries and triggers. It is always encouraged to seek support and guidance from co-workers and administrative staff.

Staff will use equipment (i.e. snow blower, vacuum, etc.) and cleaning agents that may be hazardous if used incorrectly. Occasionally unpleasant physical working conditions such as working outside in inclement weather for brief periods of time can be expected. The essential duties and responsibilities of this position cannot be performed from home.

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk Level

Risk Level 2 - The task or activities conducted by Risk Level 2 workers do not involve reasonably anticipated exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, but could result in such exposure in non-routine, emergency situations.

Physical Activities and Requirements of Position

Talking

Average Hearing

Repetitive Motion

Average Visual Abilities

Physical Activities and Requirements of Position

Talking

Hearing Ability

Repetitive Motion

Visual Abilities

Physical Strength

Mental Activities and Requirements of Position

Reasoning Ability

Mathematics Ability

Language Ability