Youth Advocate
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Youth Advocate

Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions

Location: Wichita Falls,TX, USA

Date: 2024-11-10T08:37:10Z

Job Description:
Job Type Full-timeDescription****Average hourly rate is $17.85 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)****POSITION PURPOSESupports older youth in the Permanency Services Program by coordinating with staff and agencies, supervising the Youth Leadership Council, and assisting youth in independent living preparation.RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Youth Support: Assists with Child Without Placement cases and facilitates Life Skills classes.
  • Independent Living: Coordinates independent living services and assesses eligibility for programs like Extended Care and Return to Care.
  • Youth Leadership Council: Manages council activities, needs, and projects.
  • Documentation: Maintains thorough records for the Preparation for Adult Living program and completes assessments, including the Ansell Casey Life Skills Assessment.
  • Event Coordination: Assists in planning and supervising statewide/regional teen events and camps.
  • Data Reporting: Completes National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) entries and submits reports as required.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • Required: High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of experience in social services or working with at-risk populations.
  • Skills: Strong communication, organization, and documentation abilities; cultural sensitivity; basic computer skills.
  • Other: Valid driver's license with ability to drive for agency business. Lived-Foster Care Experience Preferred
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Supports youth in independent living skills.
  • Manages the Youth Leadership Council.
  • Completes required documentation and data reporting.
Apply: Visit www.tfifamily.org/employment.TFI Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary Description Average hourly rate for this position $17.85
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