Youth Advocate - PT/FT

Job Duties

Position Description:

Youth Advocate: Be the steady presence a young person needs at St. Cloud Youth Shelter.

180 Degrees believes every young person deserves a safe place to land, no matter what brought them to our door. Our emergency youth shelters provide shelter and stabilization for those 12–19 facing homelessness, family conflict, exploitation, or involvement with child welfare, probation, or law enforcement. For many of these youth, our program is the first stable, structured environment they've had in a long time. Our team is what makes that possible.

As a Youth Advocate, you're the heartbeat of our shelter program, the consistent, caring adult who shows up every shift and makes safety feel real. You're not behind a desk. You're in the milieu, building trust, modeling life skills, de-escalating tough moments, and reminding teens in crisis that someone's got their back, all while working alongside a full team of case managers and support staff dedicated to helping youth stabilize, heal, and move forward.

What you'll actually do:

Be a stabilizing, trustworthy presence for youth navigating trauma, instability, and uncertainty

Build genuine relationships that help youth feel seen, safe, and supported

Manage the day-to-day rhythm of the shelter: milieu management, structure, and support

Step in with calm, skilled de-escalation when emotions escalate

Help with daily living needs, because healing starts with the basics

Support medication management, ensuring youth stay safe and on track with their health needs

Collaborate closely with a team of Youth Advocates, case managers, and support staff to create a consistent, unified experience for every young person in shelter

Support case management goals and keep solid documentation by providing direct impact to the youth

This role is for you if:

You believe every young person deserves stability. You stay calm when things get chaotic. You show up consistently, because consistency is what rebuilds trust. You maintain professional boundaries, safeguard confidentiality, and hold yourself to the highest ethical standard. And you want a job where the work is real, human, and meaningful every day on every shift.

Minimum Education Required

Highschool or GED

Minimum Experience Required

Qualifications:

21 years of age.

Valid driver’s license auto insurance required; ability to drive Company vehicle without restrictions.

Ability to pass a criminal background study.

Experience working with youth preferred.

Must be able to lift, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and use flights of stairs.

Must be able to walk regularly and frequently, including ascending and descending flights of stairs, to conduct safety checks.

Lifting and physical requirements as required for kitchen and meal preparation duties; and as required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Shift

Other

Number of Openings

3

Compensation

$21.50 - $22.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

56301

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

112287

Job Benefits

Sign on Bonus: Sign on Bonus of $600 (Half paid out at 3 months and the other half at 12 months) for eligible employees.

Benefits:

Sign on Bonus of $600 (Half paid out at 3 months and other half at 12 months).

Paid time off (PTO) starting at 18 days annually for benefit eligible employees; sick and safe time for non-benefit eligible employees

Medical, Dental, FSA & HSA options

Life, STD, LTD

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K company match up to 4%

12 paid company holidays