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Youthlink is committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer Come take this journey with us!
- Salary Range: $20-$22
- Job Type: Full-time/Onsite
- Work Schedule: Typically, Monday ? Friday, must have flexibility to work in the day, evening and occasional weekends.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a minimal waiting period which includes, but not limited to:
- Health insurance subsidized at 85%
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) with 3% matching contributions
- Holiday program (11 + 2 floating holidays), 4 wellness holidays annually
- Generous sick and vacation time off that begins accruing immediately upon hire
- Continuing education
Who is YouthLink?
YouthLink is a recognized leader in the Twin Cities and beyond for our work to build pathways of opportunity for homeless youth and youth in crisis ages 16 ? 24. Our model is based on providing support through outreach, handling basic needs, intervention, and aftercare. Our youth-focused team provides innovative, evidence-based services that guide youth on a holistic level toward futures of education, employment, health and wellness, housing stability and aftercare.
We are looking for a Safe HarborYouth Advocate to join our team and help us advance our mission. As a Safe HarborYouth Advocate, you will work with the Safe Harbor Case Manager. This position will be responsible for providing support services to individuals who are struggling with exploitation. This position supports Safe Harbor referrals and placements for immediate youth needs, including shelter and medical treatment. Additionally, they assist youth involved in Safe Harbor in obtaining public benefits when eligible (e.g. Medicaid, food stamps, housing, and childcare subsidies) and assists trafficked and victimized youth obtaining self-sufficiency through appropriate referrals for housing, counseling, financial counseling, job readiness programs, and higher education. Lastly, the Safe HarborYouth Advocate will also be expected to engage with the community to increase awareness and train staff to integrate Safe Harbor to enhance resources for these youth and work with the Outreach Case Manager. At this time YouthLink does not offer relocation or US work visa sponsorship.
Why us?
YouthLink is a Youth Focused organization where diversity and inclusion are valued and welcomed. Are you people centered, innovative, client focused, ethical, patient, dependable, confident, ambitious, and caring? Then you are a perfect fit at YouthLink. Here at YouthLink, we believe in work/life balance and recognize how important it is to our families.
