Youth Advocate

Windsor County Youth Services, The House at 20 Mile Stream, is a non- profit

homeless shelter/ residential program for youth in crisis. Our staff provide 24/7 care in a compassionate, consistent, caring, and trauma-informed environment. Our mission is to explore, develop and implement crisis prevention and early intervention programs for youth as well as to promote awareness of new and existing resources for healthier lifestyles and decision–making for youth and their families.

Windsor County Youth Services, WCYS, is seeking Advocates for 2 nd shift including

weekends. The House at 20 Mile Stream houses youth, 13 to 18, not only under the

care of the Department of Children and Families, but youth who reside in Windsor

County, that needs early interventions to stay under the care of their guardian. The goal of WCYS is to support youth during some of their most difficult times to stabilize so they can succeed in the next steps of their journey.

WCYS, The House at 20 Mile Stream is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Currently we are seeking two new team members.

1 st position: Sunday 9am-11pm, Monday 2:30pm-11pm and Tuesday 3pm-11pm

2 nd position: Thursday 2pm-11pm, Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 9am- 11pm

Both positions require you to attend weekly staff meetings from 1:45pm-4:30pm on

Wednesday.

The position is 32 hours a week and is a full-time position. The ideal candidate will be

passionate about working with youth, will have excellent relationship building skills and professional boundaries.

Job Description: Supervise the overall safety of the residents, house management,

and share information with the team through written and verbal communication.

All Advocates are expected to attend weekly staff meetings, Wednesday from 1pm-

4:30.

Position Requirements:

Eyes on Supervision

Light cooking and cleaning

Transporting youth to and from events

Having fun, playing games, listening to music and watching movies

Community Service projects

Hiking, Swimming and other Seasonal activities

WCYS believes in equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to welcoming,

respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their

differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for

all. Candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the

organization and are seeking an opportunity to meaningfully impact the lives of

youth in Vermont are encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19