Youth Advocate (Downtown Seattle)
Youth Advocate
Hours: Work statement based on an average of 40 hours per week
Supervisor: Outreach Services Manager
Status: Non-Exempt
Job Description:
The Youth Advocate position provides effective and efficient advocacy and case management services to eligible youth. They are to form and maintain healthy, friendly, and professional relationships with youth.
Responsibilities:
Maintain order and ensure safety during weekly morning and three (3) evening Drop-In shifts per month
Complete and maintain all records and documents in a timely manner
Provide crisis intervention and visitation services, when necessary, out in the field
Provide outreach on the streets to youth
Provide follow-up with youth
Refer young people to "in-house" programs
Staff one (1) Life Discovery Event per month
Interface with related community programs
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Skills to provide outreach service to target population
Experience with at-risk youth and related service agencies required
Demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities
BA in a related field required (experience in lieu of education accepted)
Team oriented with good interpersonal skills
Proficient within the PC environment -- Word and Outlook
Must comply with our statement of faith
Salary: Annual $28,000+ DOE
Closing Date: July 13, 2012
- Location: Downtown Seattle
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