Youth Advocate-Resources Coordinator

Life House; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Long-term disability

401K

Paid holidays

Job summary

Life House in Duluth, MN is seeking a Youth Advocate – Resources Coordinator to supervise drop-in activities, provide meals, and create a welcoming, safe environment for youth aged 14-24.

You will perform needs assessments, build therapeutic relationships, and connect youth to Life House and community resources, including obtaining vital documents and health insurance.

Job description

Position Type

Full-time non-exempt (hourly), including some evening and weekend hours

Schedule

Mon-Fri 9:30am-6pm, including evenings and weekends as necessary

Salary Range

$18.00 – $20.00 hourly, commensurate with experience

Benefits Package

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, long term disability,
• 401K, paid holidays

Reports to

Youth Center Program Director

ORGANIZATION

Life House is an innovative nonprofit organization serving at-risk and homeless youth ages 14-24 located in downtown Duluth, MN. Focusing on Positive Youth Development through housing stability, educational support, economic security, improved health, and connection to community, Life House programs assist youth who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness to overcome poverty, trauma, mental health concerns, low educational needs and joblessness to transition to independent living.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Youth Center
Director, the Youth Advocate – Resources Coordinator provides supervision, meals and activities in the drop-in Youth Center to create and maintain an atmosphere that is safe, welcoming and engaging. The Resources Coordinator performs needs assessments and builds therapeutic relationships with youth in order to assist them to address their goals, aspirations and needs. The Resources Coordinator connects youth to Life House and community resources, including obtaining vital documents and health insurance.