SLAYB Youth Advocate

About the role

The South LA YouthBuild (SLAYB) Youth Advocate provides one-on-one and group case management and supportive services to at-risk and transition-age youth enrolled in CRCD’s South LA YouthBuild program.

Responsibilities

• Contact, receive and review referrals to Workforce Program from local schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies, including walk-ins
• Implement outreach activities that include making presentations to non-profit organizations, government agencies, probation/parole staff and agencies, schools, and conduct door-to-door outreach in the targeted neighborhood
• Conduct program information sessions, orientation, facilitate Mental Toughness
• Verify eligibility documentation and enroll SLAYB participants in MIS system
• Conduct individual needs assessments regarding basic needs such as housing and food; education level and school enrollment; current income, employment, and past work experience; eligibility for Independent Living Program services through the foster care system; gang affiliation; and involvement with the justice system
• Develop an Individual Service Plan identifying short and long-term goals, barriers to employment and action steps to address those barriers
• Conduct daily check-ins with youth to provide high-touch case management, keep them motivated to reach the goals on the Individual Service Plan and keep them informed of SLAYB program events and relevant information
• Maintain a positive culture at all SLAYB sites that exemplifies the spirit and goals of the SLAYB program
• Assist youth to enroll in CRCD Academy to complete a high school diploma, and/or college level courses required
• Aid in facilitating the program’s career and college readiness, leadership, construction training and life skills workshops
• Track youth participation in each program component (educational, construction, counseling, leadership development and employment readiness and life skills workshops) and enter this data in the MIS system
• Aid in placement in construction apprenticeships, CRCD construction sites, and other employment opportunities
• Provide information & referrals for youth and young adults who cannot participate in the program due to eligibility criteria or limited program capacity
• Follow CRCD procedures regarding recordkeeping, documentation, confidentiality, and maintaining case files
• Collaborate and confer with other CRCD staff and partners as appropriate to coordinate services and implement the program
• Meet weekly with other case-managers/youth advocates to plan activities, to strategize on service delivery for members, and other activities identified by the network (Case Conferencing)
• Aid in fulfilling grant and contract requirements for the program
• Participate in program evaluation process
• Oversee and coach interns, and other staff responsible for providing direct support to youth in the program
• Input data into CRCD and external data tracking systems to capture and monitor participant performance and services received
• Identify and secure resources that can support youth while participating in a Youth Development program
• Uphold CRCD’s Mission Statement and 5 Year Strategic Plan

Requirements

• 1-2 years’ experience or related work and/or BA Degree
• Familiarity with out-of-school, foster and justice-involved youth is a plus
• Knowledge of database management and quality control process
• Reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision, who has a good work ethic, and an ability to set and maintain personal boundaries
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)

Qualifications

• This role is not a work from home position.
• This role reports to the office 5 days a week.

Benefits

• 14 Paid Holidays
• On-Demand training memberships to bolster professional development
• Dental/Vision/ 85% employer-paid & 40% dependent paid Medical Insurance
• 401k eligibility from day one & up to 3% matching after one year
• 529 Educational Savings Plan from Principle
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Accident & Hospital Indemnity
• Whole life insurance with cash benefits
• Identity Theft Protection and Legal Services
• Discount pet insurance through ASPCA
• Generous work/life balance

Pay

$50,000-$60,000 annually