Relief Youth Care Advocate, Overnight

Boys & Girls Aid; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Boys & Girls Aid in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Relief Overnight Youth Care Advocate to support youth ages 12-20 in a shelter setting. You will help youth with daily needs, life skills, and education support while coordinating with DHS and local districts.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, teamwork, and advocacy for services through community and state programs. Employment offers opportunities for professional development and EAP access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree along with 1 year of experience in mental health, social services, or a related field OR 2+ years of experience.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to help youth succeed in their daily lives and prepare for their futures.
• Implement our Core Ideology to ensure the best possible care for youth.
• Provide trauma informed care to vulnerable youth.
• Supervise and interact with residents ages 12-20 in a shelter setting to maintain their safety, security and well-being; assist youth in meeting individual needs and developing life skills.
• Work in conjunction with outside agencies such as The Department of Human Services and local School Districts
• Work alongside full-time staff to facilitate youth's self-identified service plans.
• Advocate for services for youth through various community, county, state, and federal programs, including educating youth in self-advocacy, eligibility, and other relevant information.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Youth services

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2+ years experience in mental health/social services

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Boys & Girls Aid is committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse staff with a variety of backgrounds. We will honor your unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. We are an inclusive community dedicated to investing in relationships and authentically valuing others.

Safe Place in an emergency shelter for youth ages 12-20. Youth can access essential services while longer-term housing is found. Staff assists youth with meeting basic needs, educational support and helping to find stability. The program focuses on permanency and strives to rebuild and secure stable housing after their stay at Safe Place.

Boys and Girls Aid is currently seeking a Relief Overnight Youth Care Advocate to join our mission-driven team in Hillsboro, OR. In this role, you'll:

• Work with a team to help youth succeed in their daily lives and prepare for their futures.
• Implement our Core Ideology to ensure the best possible care for youth.
• Provide trauma informed care to vulnerable youth.
• Supervise and interact with residents ages 12-20 in a shelter setting to maintain their safety, security and well-being; assist youth in meeting individual needs and developing life skills.
• Work in conjunction with outside agencies such as The Department of Human Services and local School Districts
• Work alongside full-time staff to facilitate youth's self-identified service plans.
• Advocate for services for youth through various community, county, state, and federal programs, including educating youth in self-advocacy, eligibility, and other relevant information.

What Boys & Girls Aid can offer you:

• A commitment to your professional development through enhanced trainings on a wide range of topics including Trauma Informed Care, attachment, and best practice approaches.
• A focus on your health and well-being with access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• An opportunity to promote social justice for youth who are in foster care, are involved with juvenile justice, or are experiencing homelessness.
• Guidance from knowledgeable, attentive supervisors who will help you succeed in your job.

This direct care position earns acompetitive wageof $21.00/hour. This position averages between 4-12 hours per week with a maximum of 20 hours per week. There are opportunities to have more hours when need arises. We offer an employee assistance program, and our agency qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness.

ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS AID

Founded in 1885, we are focused on family permanency. Our mission is to make sure that every child in foster care grows up in a family. We teach and model healthy environments, invest in relationships, and work to cultivate the best opportunities for children. As we focus on building positive and long-lasting relationships, we strive to create a formidable foundation for the youth we serve. As a member of the Boys & Girls Aid team, you will have an opportunity to promote social justice for youth who are in foster care, are involved with juvenile justice, or are experiencing homelessness.

Each employee plays a direct role in adding value to those we serve. We understand that how we treat our employees reflects on their performance. We strive to show our staff how much they are valued through a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A Relief Overnight Youth Care Advocate

• Bachelor's degree along with 1 year of experience in mental health, social services, or a related field OR 2+ years of experience.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR NON-PROFIT TEAM?

Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.