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Job Description

Job Description

Title : Youth Advocate

Reports To : LMA Manager

Department : Community Programs – Latinx Mentoring & Achievement

Location : Oakland, CA – OUSD School Sites

Schedule : Monday through Friday, year-round

Travel : Local travel required

Salary : $32-$35 per hour DOE

Employee Status : Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt

Union : N / A

Supervises : N / A

Benefits :

Two weeks of paid vacation a year, sick time, 14 holidays, up to five floating holidays based on employee status, medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, life insurance policy at no cost to employee (with the option of increasing policy amount), flexible spending account for medical and dependent care costs, commuter benefits, 403(b) with employer match, and other benefits. We foster a joyful workplace and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.

Agency Summary

The Unity Council is a non-profit Social Equity Development Corporation with a 60-year history in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland. Our mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive.

Our programs aim to provide the community with the tools, knowledge, and resources to transform their lives and ultimately achieve their long-term educational, career, and financial goals. These holistic programs and services reach more than 11,000 individuals and families annually in five languages. Programs include : early childhood education, youth mentorship and leadership development, employment services, career readiness training, housing and financial stability, senior citizen services, affordable housing and neighborhood development, and arts and cultural events. Our work expands beyond the Fruitvale district and now reaches across Oakland and into Contra Costa County. The Unity Council employs a diverse workforce of more than 300 people who reflect the linguistic, cultural, and ethnic identity of the communities we serve.

Program Summary

The Latinx Mentoring & Achievement (LMA) Program plays a vital role in addressing the academic, socio-emotional, and behavioral challenges facing female and non-binary Latinx youth in Oakland. Serving youth ages 14 to 19, LMA empowers participants to achieve both academic and personal success by providing support in high school transitions, graduation readiness, social-emotional wellness, and relationship-building. The program connects youth and their families to comprehensive, culturally relevant services, including leadership and identity development, peer counseling, and community support. Core program values include Collective and Transformative Leadership, critical consciousness, transformative agency, holistic well-being, intersectional perspectives, and cultural and identity exploration.

Position Summary

The Youth Advocate empowers youth through case management, psycho-social assessments, and culturally-rooted, strength-based interventions. By building trust and providing mentorship, the Youth Advocate supports students’ academic, personal, and wellness goals, while also connecting families to resources for a stable home environment. This role requires a compassionate, proactive individual skilled in motivating youth, advocating for holistic solutions, and fostering resilience in trauma-impacted young people.

Responsibilities

Case Management & Student Support

• Provide 1 : 1 case management services, including wellness checks, mentorship, and crisis interventions, to address students' personal, academic, and health and wellness needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student well-being, identifying needs, developing individualized plans, and connecting students to appropriate resources (e.g., tutoring, social activities, health & wellness services).
• Monitor students' progress, fostering self-efficacy, resilience, and overall well-being.
• Support students through culturally rooted practices that build trust, promote healing, and strengthen resilience as protective factors for trauma-impacted youth.
• Effectively manage and resolve crisis situations, ensuring student safety and well-being through proactive intervention and support.
• Implement trauma-informed, healing-centered, and restorative justice practices to support student well-being and foster a safe, inclusive environment.

Program Facilitation & Community Building

Collaboration & Advocacy

Administrative Duties

Qualifications

Essential Functions

Pre-employment Requirements

This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time.

Please email your cover letter and resume to  [email protected]. Use "Title of Position" in the subject line.

The Unity Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women, underrepresented communities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.