Overnight Youth Advocate: Be a Safe Harbor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus of $600

PTO 18 days annually

Life, STD, LTD

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K match up to 4%

12 paid company holidays

Job summary

180 Degrees is seeking an Overnight Youth Advocate at Brittany’s Place Youth Shelter in St. Paul, MN. This on-site, overnight role emphasizes safety, relationship-building, and trauma-informed care for youth aged 12–19.

You will join a dedicated team of youth advocates and case managers to support stabilization, healing, and movement forward. The position offers full-time hours with a sign-on bonus, PTO, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and use flights of stairs.
• Ability to pass a criminal background study.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with youth while maintaining boundaries.
• De-escalation, crisis response, and conflict-resolution skills.

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

Communication

Multitasking

Observation

Cultural competence

Tools

Electronic documentation

Job description

180 Degrees is seeking an Overnight Youth Advocate at Brittany’s Place Youth Shelter in St. Paul, MN. This on-site, overnight role emphasizes safety, relationship-building, and trauma-informed care for youth aged 12–19.

You will join a dedicated team of youth advocates and case managers to support stabilization, healing, and movement forward. The position offers full-time hours with a sign-on bonus, PTO, and benefits.