Full and Part Time

POSITION: Youth Advocate         

REPORTS TO:  Shelter Manager

LOCATION: San Bernardino, CA

HOURS:  We are looking to fill a full-time and a part-time shelter youth advocate position. Hours will fluctuate based on the needs of clients, evenings, graveyards and weekends will be required.

HOURLY RATE:  The range is $18 – $20 an hour, depending on Experience. After successfully passing the probation period, benefits will include: paid sick, paid holidays, plus an optional employee health insurance plan.

BASIC DUTIES: The Youth Advocate is expected to provide nurturing care and management of youth in every living requirement. Duties include but are not limited to: completing intake and discharge paperwork, supervising recreational activities, supervising and helping with daily chores, participating in group outings, coordinating with volunteers, and maintaining client files.

HOW TO APPLY:   All interested candidates are encouraged to send their resumes with a cover letter to HR Department, via email at fatima@familyassist.org

SURVIVORS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

DIRECT DUTIES

• Oversee youth advocates on shift
• Help maintain administrative duties such as monthly reports, newsletters, menu production, etc.
• Must be able and willing to provide emergency hot-line counseling and suicide prevention support
• Supervise clients/volunteers in a positive, caring manner to make sure staff work together as a cohesive group
• Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding client and staff files and information about clients and/or staff
• Supervise, monitor, and professionally mentor youth clientele, in accordance with licensing (refer to Title 22) and policies of the agency; client safety is a priority and clients must be accounted for at all times
• Facilitate groups with clients assigned by the Shelter Manager
• Answer phones, take messages/make calls: follow up, referrals, parents/guardians

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have genuine respect for and interest in youth and their families.
• Ability to put into practice all aspects of Positive Youth Development (training will be provided) and demonstrate respect for the client’s rights and safety.
• Former Foster Youth is a plus
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must attend an orientation
• Ability to complete the required training and incorporate the techniques taught
• Must be able to pass CPR and First Aid Training
• Pass a physical and a TB Test.
• Pass a background check
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license and vehicle with valid registration and insurance, have a good driving record.
• Have received at least the first dose of Covid-19 vaccination at time of onboarding. 

Full Time, Part Time

POSITION:  Youth Advocate         

REPORTS TO:  Shelter Manager

LOCATION: Mentone, San Bernardino County, CA

HOURS:  We are looking to fill a full-time and a part-time shelter advocate position. Hours will fluctuate based on needs of clients, evenings, graveyards and weekends will be required.

HOURLY RATE:  Range is $18 – $20 an hour, depending on Experience. After successfully passing probation period, benefits will include: paid sick and vacation time, paid holidays, plus optional employee health insurance plan.

BASIC DUTIES: The Youth Advocate is expected to provide nurturing care and management of youth in every living requirement. Duties include but not limited to: completing intake and discharge paperwork, supervising recreational activities, supervising and helping with daily chores, participating in group outings, coordinating with volunteers, and maintaining client files.

HOW TO APPLY:   All interested candidates are encouraged to send their resumes to Devin@familyassist.org and Joseph@familyassist.org

SURVIVORS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Opening Date: 03/01/2022                                                     
Closing Date: until job is filled

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

DIRECT DUTIES

• Must be able and willing to provide emergency hot-line counseling and suicide prevention support
• Supervise clients/volunteers in a positive, caring manner to make sure staff work together as a cohesive group
• Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding client and staff files and information about clients and/or staff
• Supervise, monitor and mentor youth clientele in a professional manner, in accordance with licensing (refer to Title 22) and policies of the agency; client safety is a priority and clients must be accounted for all times
• Facilitate groups with clients assigned by Shelter Manager
• Answer phones, take messages/make calls: follow up, referrals, parents / guardians

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a genuine respect for and interest in youth and their families.
• Ability to put into practice all aspects of Positive Youth Development (training will be provided) and demonstrate respect for client’s rights and safety.
• Former Foster Youth is a plus, but must be at least 21 years old.
• Must attend orientation
• Ability to complete the required training and incorporate the techniques taught
• Must be able to pass CPR and First Aid Training
• Pass a physical and a TB Test.
• Pass a background check, and be open and honest about any convictions
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle with a valid registration and insurance, have a good driving record, and be willing to travel between offices and units during the workday.
• Have received at least the first dose of Covid-19 vaccination at employment time. 

Family Assistance Program is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on experience, training, and ability work without regard to sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, marital status, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability.