Youth Advocate - Emergency Youth Shelter

Youth Advocate - Evening

Regular Part Time: 16 - 36 hours per week. Non Exempt. Must have weekend availibility.

The DreamTree Project provides housing & compassionate support services to youth in crisis. If that mission aligns with you, please apply today.

All Staff Requirements:

• Provide service with integrity, respect, empathy, and confidentiality to youth and their families;
• Create a safe and structured environment to provide service that is trauma informed and is consistent with the principles of positive youth development.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma/G.E.D combined with one year education/training with the target population or one year relevant experience in a human services related field.

Primary Staff Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake and discharge interviews with residents. Pass on complex intake referrals to Shelter Case manager.
• Supervise youth in accordance with DreamTree Project policies and procedures.
• Plan / participate in daily activities, including meals, chores, and recreational activities.
• Complete all shift documentation, including but not limited to logs, notes, incident reports, and consequence contracts.
• Perform urinalysis tests as required.
• Perform room searches for prohibited items as scheduled and as needed.
• Transport youth in agency vehicles to appointments, activities, school, and other venues.
• Answer the agency phone and cell phone, including checking voicemail and returning calls promptly.
• Attend scheduled one-on-one meetings with Supervisor and weekly staff meetings.
• Communicate facility maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintain facility security (e.g., lock and close all doors and windows when leaving).
• Maintain clean driving record based on DreamTree Project insurance requirements.
• Participate in the on-call phone rotation schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Overnight Security Responsibilities:

• Maintain security for Casitas, including a nightly walk of the property, responding to calls from youth, and checking youth in rooms at least once a night.
• Follow-up on any Casitas youth absences, including re-checking rooms and communicating with Program Director, law enforcement, and parent/guardian.
• Enter data into tracking systems, and prepare and maintain files and blank forms.
• Prepare daily schedule, including activities, menu, and appointments.
• Check youth in Shelter rooms every 10 to 20 minutes throughout the shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Compensation:

• $100 = 30 Days after start date
• $100 = 60 Days after start date

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Can you pass a background check specific to working with children?
• You can be insured to drive a company vehicle: no DUIs within the past 10 years.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• Spanish, Tiwa, or Diné Bizaad (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20