Youth Advocate

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BYLP is seeking self-starting, energetic, positive, service-oriented individuals to work in school sites, office and virtual settings with elementary, middle school and high school aged youth, including interaction with the parents of program participants. This position provides a great opportunity to positively impact and influence the lives of Black youth by being a supportive and nurturing advocate. The role is multifaceted and includes teaching, limit setting, advocating, services coordination and being a positive adult role model.

Work as part of a dedicated team to make a difference in the lives of Black youth. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall development.

Location: Sacramento County, CA

Employment Type: Part-time Regular

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

• Daily facilitation and coordination of BYLP programs and youth engagement in executing the plan of the day in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Participate in the development and implementation of program service plans.
• Assist youth with meeting program goals and personal development.
• Serve as a positive role model, mentor and advocate for youth.
• Maintain appropriate relationships throughout all interactions.
• Attend All Hands meetings and trainings as required.
• Assist youth in identifying interests and skills within community service opportunities and activities, as indicated.
• Serve as an advocate for assigned youth. Meet with youth weekly and provide advocate notes regarding the youth’s perspective and assessment of their respective week.
• Assist in maintenance and cleanliness of the work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Administrative - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

• Active Learning
  - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening
  - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking
  - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Learning Strategies
  - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Mathematics
  - Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Monitoring
  - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension
  - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Science
  - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Speaking
  - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing
  - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Coordination
  - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Instructing
  - Teaching others how to do something.
• Negotiation
  - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Persuasion
  - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Service Orientation
  - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness
  - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Complex Problem Solving
  - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Equipment Maintenance
  - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and…