What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Youth Advocate position at YES House?
Overnight Youth Advocate
Our commitment is to hire people like you who are willing and able to do the job consistently successful and change as the job changes. If you are willing and able, we are committed to helping you be successful.
Job description
Hours: 20-40 hours per week. Sunday through Saturday.
Required Qualifications: PAY IS DERIVED FROM APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE and APPLICABLE EDUCATION
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be an insurable driver
- Driving record must not reflect more than two moving violations (and none for over 10 miles per hour above the speed limit) within the last three years nor any DUI’s within the last five (5) years
- Must have a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
- Must be a mature, responsible role model who enjoys working with youth and families
- Must not appear on the child abuse registry
- Must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds and be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Must pass all required drug and alcohol screenings
- Must have the ability to work a variety of shifts, as needed
Preferred qualifications
- Prior experience working with youth and families
- Strong work ethics
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends
- Skill Requirements:
- 1. Must be able to maintain strict codes of confidentiality
- 2. Adherence to all agency policies and procedures
- 3. Crisis intervention, conflict resolution, problem solving.
- 4. Good judgment and decision-making skills.
- 5. Teamwork, team approach.
- 6. Strong verbal, written communication skills.
REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED - We require 3 references (first and last name/contact number) - 2 of these references must be professional references.
Please do not identify references upon request, they must be part of the application.
Salary : $15 - $19
