Youth Advocate

2 days ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States AYA Youth Collective Full time
Job Title: Youth Advocate

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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