Youth Haven INC

Youth Care Advocate

Naples, FL · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago

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About the role

Our dedicated staff are committed to ensuring the children in our care do not become statistics.
Advocate and mentor youth who have been affected by trauma.
The Youth Care Advocate is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the Therapeutic Campus Job Details: Provide supervision of children in residence.

For over 50 years, Youth Haven has provided a therapeutic sanctuary where children and teens can heal from trauma and build brighter futures.
Through innovative programming and strong community support, Youth Haven continues to grow as one of Florida's premier congregate care facilities.
Foster and Build Relationships with Youth who need positive role models.
Guide and support children in and out of foster care.
Maintain living quarters.
Support and mentor youth.
Provide crisis intervention as needed or as directed Support, empower and mentor youth in meeting their goals Utilize positive youth development approach and positive communication skills Maintain professional telephone and email standards Maintain professional appearance, attitude and ethics in the workplace Ability to manage technology for client records Detail and organization for client schedules and activities

Minimum associate degree and two years' experience working with children in a residential program, youth program, or comparable group experience.
Working knowledge of adolescent developmental behavior Ability to respond effectively in crisis Must understand and practice good boundaries.
Must have a Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Must be able to pass
Staff hired for this position must be willing to work required shifts including holidays.

Must be able to pass Level II background check and drug screening Pay scale is based on: Education Level and

Youth Haven's mission is to provide home, hope, and healing to abused and neglected children in Southwest Florida.
This is an exciting time to join a compassionate, mission-driven team making a lasting impact in the lives of foster youth.
Make a Difference in a child's life!

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