Youth Advocate & Life Skills Coach

The HALO Foundation (haloworldwide.org); Missouri; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Paid training

CPR certification training

Job summary

The HALO Foundation seeks a Youth Advocate to support homeless youth (ages 16–21) and their children at HALO Home. You will work with the KC Program Director to manage caseloads, build trusting relationships, and apply trauma-informed care approaches in daily activities and education.

You’ll drive residents as needed, assist with life skills, and help organize family nights and activities while documenting progress and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred in social work or human services.
• Experience or background in counseling or case management is a plus.
• Must be 21 years of age or older with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate case management with Program Director and Senior Youth Advocate.
• Engage residents and dependents using trauma-informed care principles.
• Drive residents to school, work, or appointments as needed.
• Support HALO Daily Programs and life skills activities for residents.
• Organize family nights, activities, and evening/weekend events.
• Document resident progress daily using tracking software and state reporting.

Skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Trauma-Informed Care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree in social work or human services

Tools

Apricot software

Slack

HALO van logistics

Job description

The HALO Foundation seeks a Youth Advocate to support homeless youth (ages 16–21) and their children at HALO Home. You will work with the KC Program Director to manage caseloads, build trusting relationships, and apply trauma-informed care approaches in daily activities and education.

You’ll drive residents as needed, assist with life skills, and help organize family nights and activities while documenting progress and ensuring regulatory compliance.