NorthStar Youth Outreach Center Advocate • •Evening and Weekend Shifts Available • •

Role Summary

Advocates at Tubman’s NorthStar Youth Outreach Center at the Maplewood Mall connect youth and young adults ages 10-24 of all genders (and their children, if parenting) to basic needs and resources. Youth receive a range of services including individual advocacy, safety planning, and connection to resources at Tubman and partner agencies. Volunteers provide comprehensive support services, assisting with the use of a computer lab and laundry and accessing clothing and food.

Impact & Benefits

• Make a difference in a young person’s life by listening and providing advocacy
• Maintain a safe and empowering space by providing support to youth, young adults, and children who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness, violence, and trauma Position Responsibilities
• Provide support in a strength-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed manner
• Understand and share information about Tubman and other community resources
• Foster trusting relationships with young people to create a safe and welcoming environment
• Follow Tubman guidelines, professional boundaries, and confidentiality as you interact with clients to identify their needs and strengths
• Communicate with supervisor and team as appropriate to best serve clients

Position Qualifications :

Time Commitment & Availability

Supervision & Training