Youth Advocate

Job Duties

Position Summary:

This position is designed to address the need for high-quality, trauma-informed youth programming. This position will address the symptoms of domestic violence trauma through mentorship, enhanced support one-on-one and in groups, and opportunities for building confidence and a sense of self-worth. The youth program provides programming at both sites and in the community.

Tentative schedule is Monday - Friday 11am-7pm.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement trauma-informed programming for 200 children annually at both sites (Shelter and Resource Center).

• Plan for, and facilitate a support group for youth ages (5- 24)

• Help children learn to manage the symptoms of trauma created by domestic violence and develop positive, healthy coping strategies through utilization of the research and resources in studies such as the “Promising Practices” curriculum.

• Mentor youth one-on-one or in small group settings by encouraging their interests and helping them build positive connections to their community

• Co-coordinate/facilitate “Shine Brite Day Camp” during the summer

• Educate/present to community groups focused on youth about domestic violence and Safe Haven programming

• Nurture social–emotional growth and socialization

• Foster cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development

• Build and maintain positive relationships with youth

• Provide transportation as it relates to programming

• Commitment to Safe Haven’s Core Values and other duties as assigned:

• Maintain professional boundaries with youth and their caregivers

• Maintain up-to-date records, individual files, logs, and all other necessary forms including recording statistics and keeping electronic files in the Apricot data tracking system used agency-wide

• Prepare organized, thoughtful reports on a regular basis as determined by Supervisors

• Comply with MN Mandated Reporting Statute

• Impeccable ability to follow through with assigned, and/or self-directed tasks

• Ability to be warm, friendly, positive, and approachable

• Must be flexible, adaptable, and resourceful.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education Required

• Lived experience of domestic violence and/or experience living as an unhoused person

or

college experience in Human Service, Childhood Development, Human Services, psychology, education or related field, or; 2 years of experience in human service work.

Minimum Experience Required

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• Knowledge of community resources.

• Knowledge of and/or experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Valid driver’s license, working vehicle and auto insurance (liability limits required by Safe Haven).

Shift

Other

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$21.79 - $21.79 / Hourly

Postal Code

55802

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

YA26

Job Benefits

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision insurance, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, earned vacation & sick time

Application Email

[email protected]