Youth Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

Position : #902020

Program : Youth Center

Department : Youth Services

Reports to : Program Manager

Shift Differential Premium : $1.75 per hour for hours worked between 6pm-6am

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 11 : 00am-7 : 30pm

Status : 100%, Full-Time, Regular, Non-Exempt

Probation : 90 days

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision; also including Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan

CENTER’S MISSION : Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The Youth Center serves youth up to 24 at-risk of or experiencing homelessness. The Youth Center offers services in an LGBTQ+ safe and affirming environment and serves as an entry point to assist youth making the transition from homelessness to housing. Our services include meals, clothing, support groups, a charter high school, GED and college prep program, an employment preparation, training and placement program, case management, counseling, a crisis shelter and a transitional living program (TLP). Our community-based programs include services for youth at home, in school or in systems of care.

JOB SUMMARY : Provide drop-in services to homeless youth and ensure that all aspects of their case plan are followed along with communicating with case managers and other youth advocates on a daily basis and maintain accurate shift documentation.

% of Role

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

95%

Client Care

• Provide direct supervision to clients of the Youth Center, age 18-24.
• Help ensure all aspects of client’s daily case plan are followed.
• Communicate with case managers and other youth advocates on a daily basis and maintain accurate shift documentation.
• Supervise and / or facilitate client groups and other activities.
• Supervise and coordinate client’s participation in cleaning and upkeep of shelter.
• Assist clients to deal effectively with personal and interpersonal issues as they arise.
• Assist the Youth Management in the coordination of Youth volunteer efforts.
• Assist the Youth Management with the establishment and maintenance of the Youth Center.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

5%

Other Duties

0%

Management Responsibilities (Budgetary & Direct Supervisory)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people.

A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people.

Knowledge of and sensitive to the issues affecting LGBTQ youth, particularly those who have experienced homelessness, are at-risk, and / or may have substance abuse and mental health issues.

A minimum of 2 years of experience in a social service or related setting.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.

Knowledge and experience in a residential setting a plus.

Minimum 8 years nonprofit management experience, preferably with populations experiencing homelessness and at-risk youth populations.

Minimum of 4 years of experience working with youth populations, preferably in the homeless and at-risk youth population.

Experience working with homeless and at-risk youth.

Background in HIV / AIDS a plus.

Knowledge and / or education in Addiction / Recovery, including a specific knowledge and understanding of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use preferred.

Access to reliable transportation and the ability to be insured.

Current CPR Certificate.

Good verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational, detailed and interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Bilingual skills, a plus (English / Spanish fluency preferred).

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, including status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status.

The Center requires that all staff working in Health Services clinical site locations receive the most up-to-date Influenza vaccinations and strongly recommends that staff also receive the latest COVID-19 vaccine. Staff not working at any of the Center’s clinical sites are encouraged to receive the latest COVID-19 and Influenza vaccines but are not required to do so. For more information, please contact jobs@lalgbtcenter.org.