Residential Youth Services Advocate​ 

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Position reports directly to: Director of Education & Youth Services

Positions reporting directly to this position: Volunteers & Interns

Primary location: Residential Campus

Employment and overtime eligibility status:  Afternoon/evenings; specific schedule TBD, Overtime eligible

Pay rate range: $15/hour

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Recommended Qualifications and Skills:

Degree or completed coursework in relevant area. Experience working with and providing services to youth particularly
childcare related. Must be responsible, reliable, energetic, and enjoy working with children. Have familiarity with
empowerment and feminist philosophies and principles and able to effectively utilize. An understanding of child
development model and positive discipline strategies. Ability to work well with others as well as independently. Must
pass a level 2 background screening and provide a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. CPR certification
required.

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Physical Requirements:

Ability to:

• Move about the Outreach and Residential properties

• Present to youth, adult participants and community partners both as individuals and groups

• Drive agency vehicles and transport participants as assigned, this requires a 3 year driving history report for insurance clearance

• Sit at a desk or work station for up to 6 hours

• Participate in light to moderate lifting, cleaning/sanitizing and upkeep of supplies and facilities

• Operate (including basic troubleshooting) computers, printers and other agency technology

• Work closely in an environment or with individuals with health concerns

Principal Job Duties:

1. Plan and implement age-appropriate activities for youth groups and educational programming.
   2. Provide support for other education and youth programming as needed.
   3. Provide childcare for participants as scheduling allows.
   4. Complete youth risk assessments and other related documentation within required timeframes.
   5. Potentially identify and work with youth who may have been victims of physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse
   as well as neglect, and appropriately coordinate applicable services with leadership guidance.
   6. Coordinate parent/guardian/family support services with other staff to address needs that arise.
   7. Provide support, guidance, and referrals to parent/guardian/family as appropriate.
   8. Maintain accurate files (electronic and paper) for all appropriate participants within required timeframes.
   9. Supervise volunteers/interns with scheduling, facilitating check-ins, and giving performance feedback.
   10. Maintain safe and organized program areas including creating/following a regular cleaning schedule for the
   group room, play areas, playgrounds and storage areas.

Secondary Job Duties:

1. Support Residential Advocates by offering general shelter coverage, managing the help line, and providing
   appropriate crisis counseling as needed/requested.
   2. Provide resident transportation in the agency vehicles as needed.
   3. Serve as a representative with community partners whose primary efforts address youth issues and needs.
   4. Make educational community presentations on domestic violence and agency services as needed/requested.
   5. Attend full staff meetings, trainings, and interagency meetings as requested/needed.
   6. Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Education & Youth Services.

Agency Requirements:

All Employees of Peaceful Paths are expected to demonstrate a commitment to:

• upholding the Employee Guiding Principles for the Workplace

• promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

• professional ethics and standards

• flexibility and teamwork

• protection of confidentiality

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Please send resume and cover letter (optional) to apply@peacefulpaths.org