What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Advocate - Casual/On- Call (AM/PM/Overnight) position at 180 Degrees Inc?
Part Time with morning, evenings and overnight shifts
Salary Range: $18.50 - $21.50
Company
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
Location
Essential Competencies:
- Cultural competence and commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Ability to operate in rapidly changing or ambiguous circumstances
- Crisis management
- De-escalation skills
- Conflict resolution
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a stressful environment
- Basic food preparation
- Minimum age: 21
- Dependable transportation for in-person.
- Valid driver’s license and insurance.
- Ability to clear a Department of Human Services background screening.
- Lived experience in place of certain credentials will be considered for all positions.
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.
Salary : $19 - $22
