Youth Advocate

POSITION : Youth Advocate

REPORTS TO : Director of Youth & Family Programs

STATUS : Full-time, Regular, Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION : $21-22 per hour

BENEFITS : Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; 403(b) retirement plan; Paid Holidays, Sick, and Vacation

LOCATION : Sacramento, CA (This position is not eligible for remote work.)

AVAILABILITY : Anticipated schedule is Tuesday 11 : 30 a.m. to 8 : 00 p.m.; Wednesday to Friday 10 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 30 p.m.; Saturday 9 : 30 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m.; Schedule subject to change.

JOB SUMMARY :

Youth Advocates (YA) work directly with youth and transitional aged youth ages 13-24 in the

Q-Spot Youth Center. YA's plan and facilitate youth events and daily programming, youth outreach and help connect youth to resources, using a client-centered, inclusive, trauma informed approach. It is the goal of the Youth Advocate to provide peer support to vulnerable LGBTQ+ youth to decrease isolation, risk of suicide, increase connection, and improve overall mental health and well-being.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Client advocacy, support, and harm reduction
• Resource navigation and referrals
• Program implementation, documentation and compliance
• Community outreach and engagement

Client Advocacy, Support, and Harm Reduction :

Support Program Implementation, Documentation, and Compliance :

General Duties :

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

REQUIREMENTS :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION :

The Sacramento LGBT Community Center works to create a region where all LGBTQ+ people can thrive. We support health and wellness, advocate for equity and justice, and work to uplift a diverse and culturally rich LGBTQ+ community.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY :

The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, including those of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex are encouraged to apply. The Center maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees, volunteers, interns, and applicants. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical / mental condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by statute; nor as to any individuals associating with an individual of any legally protected class.

TO APPLY :

Please submit application materials through our career portal at saccenter.org / careers . No phone calls please. Posting will remain up until the position is filled.

The pay range for this role is :

21 - 22 USD per hour(Lavender Heights)

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