Salary Range: $18.50 - $21.50

Position

180 Degrees, a Human Services Non Profit, is seeking a Youth Advocate (2pm-10pm Friday, Sat and Sun), responsible for assisting in the holistic case-management support of youth and for developing, supporting and implementing youth programming that is culturally-competent and grounded in positive youth development, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care.

Company

Founded over 50 years ago, 180 Degrees continues to be a fast-growing, innovative non-profit leader. We’re implementing innovative solutions that address homelessness, racial inequity, and poverty.  With program sites around the state, our service portfolio continues to grow, offering excellent career growth opportunities. Check out our website here!

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Be a positive role model for the youth and resolve conflict in a constructive fashion.
• Take crisis calls, conduct call screenings, intakes and discharges.
• Support daily case management goals for the youth.
• Teach and model the skills necessary to maintain good health through the teaching of healthy eating habits.
• After training provide passing medication through our Medication Administration policy using proper documentation.
• Provide concise communication via case notes, staff logs, phone contacts, resident files, medical administration forms, etc.
• Display teamwork through supportive communication, participation in the development of case management plans and attending staff meetings.
• Maintain appropriate involvement in daily and recreational activities with the youth through positive role-modeling, sportsmanship and safety.
• Driving and/or transporting youth as needed.
• In charge of meal preparation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) using provided menu.
• Following resident discharge strip the bed, sanitize the room, and wash the sheets.
• Assist with maintaining the living room and kitchen clean.
• Other duties may be assigned

For fifty years, 180 Degrees has helped Minnesota youth and adults break the cycle of trauma caused by poverty, racism, mass incarceration, homelessness and sex trafficking. Our mission is to create safe spaces and services that honor each individual’s healing journey.180 Degrees’ intention is for our staff reflect the communities we serve. We encourage women, LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, differently abled and other diverse candidates to apply. The State of Minnesota recognized 180 Degrees has surpassing other employers in hiring a diverse workforce. 180 Degrees, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.