Youth Advocate #902014 - Los Angeles Lgbt Center : Job Details

Position: Youth Advocate #902014Program: Youth CenterDepartment: Youth ServicesReports to: Program ManagerCompensation: $21.00-$22.43 per hour plus $1.75 per hour shift differential premium for hours worked between 6pm-6amSchedule: Sunday-Wednesday 7:00am-3:30pmStatus: 100%, Full-Time, Union, Non-ExemptProbation: 90 daysBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and 403(b) Retirement PlanCenter's Mission:Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Youth Center serves youth up to the age of 24 who are currently at-risk of or experiencing homelessness. The Youth Center offers services in an LGBTQ+ safe and affirming environment and serves as an entry point to assist youth making the transition from homelessness to housing. Our services include meals, clothing, support groups, a charter high school, GED and college prep program, an employment preparation, training and placement program, case management, counseling, a crisis shelter and a transitional living program (TLP). Our community-based programs include services for youth at-home, in school or in systems of care. JOB SUMMARY: The Youth Advocate provides direct supervision to sheltered clients, ensures adherence to all aspects of case plans, maintains accurate shift documentation, and communicates daily with case managers and other youth advocates.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide direct supervision to clients of the Transitional Living Program, age 18-24. Help ensure adherence to all aspects of client's daily case plan. Communicate with case managers and other youth advocates on a daily basis and maintain accurate shift documentation. Supervise and/or facilitate client groups and other activities. Supervise and coordinate client participation in cleaning and upkeep of shelter. Assist clients with dealing effectively with personal and interpersonal issues as they arise. Assist Youth Services management in the coordination of youth volunteer efforts. Assist Youth Services management with establishing and maintaining the Transitional Living Shelter. Participate in staff meetings, planning meetings, and other meetings as needed. Other duties as assigned.JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people. A passion for the Center's work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people. Minimum 2 years' experience in a social services or related setting. Experience in a residential setting a plus. Experience working with homeless and at-risk youth. Background in HIV/AIDS care a plus. Understanding of and/or education in addiction/recovery, including specific understanding of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use preferred. Access to reliable transportation and the ability to be insured. Current CPR Certificate. Understanding of the issues affecting LGBTQ youth, including experience working with youth at risk of experiencing homelessness (specific work with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and/or runaway youth a plus). Bilingual skills a plus (English/Spanish fluency preferred). Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a high level of attention to detail. Proficiency with word processing database operations, spreadsheets, and other software systems. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical/physical/mental condition, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical condition, age, marital status, or veteran status.The Center has implemented a policy requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please contact [email protected].