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2 days ago
At AYA Youth Collective, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Advocate to join our team. As a key member of our Drop In program, you will play a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for youth members (ages 14-24) who are experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build meaningful relationships with youth, empowering them to set their own goals and recognize their strengths.
- Provide support in navigating complex community systems to recover vital documents, improve health and wellness outcomes, and achieve education, employment, and housing goals.
- Manage the Welcome Center, greeting and engaging members, visitors, donors, volunteers, and community partners.
- Model and promote AYA's philosophy of care, including Positive Youth Development, Trauma-Informed Care, and Harm Reduction.
- Assess and intervene in potential safety compromises, difficult conversations, and escalating behaviors.
Requirements:
- A degree in human services or experience in youth development.
- Pass all required background checks.
- Comply with AYA's written policies and procedures.
- Flexibility for non-traditional work hours (evenings and weekends).
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and perform moderate physical work.
- Demonstrate an ability to work effectively under stress and in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with Black and Brown youth populations.
- Demonstrated cultural competence.
- Experience working with LGBTQ+ youth populations.
- Lived experience and/or understanding of youth homelessness, trauma, and mental health/substance use concerns.
Benefits:
This is a full-time position with a base hourly wage of $19+/hour. Other benefits include health and dental insurance, retirement, paid time off, holiday pay, a professional development stipend, and other eligible fringe benefits as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
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