Trauma-Informed Youth Advocate

Hope-4-Youth-; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick and Safe Time

3% employer retirement match

Tuition discounts at St. Mary’s Univ.

Internships and field practice access

Job summary

HOPE 4 Youth is hiring a Youth Advocate to provide trauma‑informed, youth‑centered support at the HOPE 4 Youth Center by completing intakes, documenting services, and connecting young people to community referrals and essential resources.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and experience in social work or human services is preferred. This part-time position (19 hours/week) offers opportunities to collaborate with MACC and St. Mary’s University benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Dependability with good judgement and discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Welcome all individuals to the Center with client-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed care.
• Facilitate youth intakes, assist with paperwork, and provide guided center tours.
• Work with Youth Coordinators to refer youth to community resources.
• Provide referrals and support for youth groups and events.
• Record and maintain documentation of services and case notes.
• Answer calls and direct to appropriate staff or resources.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Database systems

Job description

HOPE 4 Youth is hiring a Youth Advocate to provide trauma‑informed, youth‑centered support at the HOPE 4 Youth Center by completing intakes, documenting services, and connecting young people to community referrals and essential resources.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and experience in social work or human services is preferred. This part-time position (19 hours/week) offers opportunities to collaborate with MACC and St. Mary’s University benefits.