Safe Harbor Youth Advocate

Overview

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Youth Link is committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging and is proud to be an Inclusive Employer. Come take this journey with us!

• Salary Range: $23.50-$24.00
• Job Type: Full-time/Onsite
• Work Schedule:
  Typically, Monday – Friday; must have flexibility to work in the day, Wednesday evenings until 8pm

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a minimal waiting period which includes, but is not limited to:

• Subsidized Health and Dental insurance
• 401(k) with 3% matching contributions
• Holiday program (15 + 2 floating holidays), 4 wellness holidays annually
• Generous sick and vacation time off that begins accruing immediately upon hire
• Continuing education

Youth Link is a recognized leader in the Twin Cities and beyond for our work to build pathways of opportunity for homeless youth and youth in crisis ages 16 – 24. Our model is based on providing support through outreach, handling basic needs, intervention, and aftercare. Our youth-focused team provides innovative, evidence-based services that guide youth on a holistic level toward futures of education, employment, health and wellness, housing stability and aftercare.

We are looking for a Safe Harbor Youth Advocate to join our team and help us advance our mission. As a Safe Harbor Youth Advocate
, you will be responsible for providing support services to individuals who are struggling with exploitation. This position supports Safe Harbor referrals and placements for immediate youth needs, including shelter and medical treatment. Additionally, you will assist youth involved in Safe Harbor in obtaining public benefits when eligible (e.g., Medicaid, food assistance, housing, and childcare subsidies) and assist trafficked and victimized youth in obtaining self-sufficiency through appropriate referrals for housing, counseling, financial counseling, job readiness programs, and higher education.

Lastly, the Safe Harbor Youth Advocate will also be expected to engage with the community to increase awareness and train staff to integrate Safe Harbor to enhance resources for these youth and work with the Outreach Case Manager.
At this time Youth Link does not offer relocation or US work visa sponsorship.

Youth Link is a Youth Focused organization where diversity and inclusion are valued and welcomed. Are you people centered, innovative, client focused, ethical, patient, dependable, confident, ambitious, and caring? Then you are a perfect fit e at Youth Link, we believe in work/life balance and recognize how important it is to our families.

• 1 year of experience working with homeless youth
• 1 year of experience with community engagement
• 1 year of experience working with Safe Harbor clients
• Ability to work Wednesday evenings until 8pm

• Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Comfort and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications as well as the ability to learn and utilize handheld applications systems and other electronic recording systems
• Experience with HMIS or willingness to attend training
• A high degree of professionalism and ability to work with and maintain confidential, sensitive information
• Consistent ability to perform and contribute positively in a diverse, collaborative team environment
• Strong organizational skills, strong attention to detail and follow up, ability to prioritize many tasks, results oriented
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to come into work on time, for all regularly scheduled work shifts
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a professional team
• Extensive knowledge of housing laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
• Ability to interpret financial data
• Ability to identify and mitigate risk
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures
• Knowledge of housing prevention best practices
• Experience with client data tracking systems, working with landlords, running rental history reports (RHR), and working to get young adults with criminal records into stable housing