Evening Youth Advocate — Shelter & Safety Leader

180 Degrees, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

PTO starting at 18 days

Life, STD, LTD

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K company match

12 paid holidays

Medical, Dental, FSA & HSA options

Job summary

180 Degrees, Inc. is seeking a Youth Advocate for Brittany’s Place Youth Shelter in St. Paul, MN.

This full-time role provides evening coverage (5pm–10pm) on weekdays with alternating weekends, offering a supportive, trauma-informed environment for 12–19-year-olds and opportunities to stabilize, build trust, and model life skills. You’ll work as part of a dedicated team of youth professionals, handling milieu management, safety, and documentation, while partnering with case managers to advance

Qualifications

• 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance; ability to drive Company vehicle.
• Ability to pass a criminal background study.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Must be able to lift, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and use flights of stairs.
• Must be able to walk regularly and frequently, including ascending and descending stairs, to conduct safety checks.
• Lifting and physical requirements as required for kitchen and meal preparation duties; and as required to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Cultural competence and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to build rapport with youth while maintaining boundaries.
• De-escalation, crisis response, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong observational and communication skills.
• Basic food preparation skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Be a stabilizing, trustworthy presence for youth navigating trauma, instability, and uncertainty
• Build genuine relationships that help youth feel seen, safe, and supported
• Manage the day-to-day rhythm of the shelter: milieu management, structure, and support
• Step in with calm, skilled de-escalation when emotions escalated
• Help with daily living needs, because healing starts with the basics
• Support medication management, ensuring youth stay safe and on track with their health needs
• Collaborate closely with a team of Youth Advocates, case managers, and support staff to create a consistent, unified experience for every young person in shelter
• Support case management goals and keep solid documentation by providing direct impact to the youth

Skills

De-escalation skills

Observational and communication skills

Basic computer skills

Multitasking

Job description

180 Degrees, Inc. is seeking a Youth Advocate for Brittany’s Place Youth Shelter in St. Paul, MN.

This full-time role provides evening coverage (5pm–10pm) on weekdays with alternating weekends, offering a supportive, trauma-informed environment for 12–19-year-olds and opportunities to stabilize, build trust, and model life skills. You’ll work as part of a dedicated team of youth professionals, handling milieu management, safety, and documentation, while partnering with case managers to advance