Youth Advocate

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  Provide daily case management to residents

• Be a positive role model for the youth and resolve conflict in a constructive manner.
• Take crisis calls, conduct call screenings, intakes and discharges.

• Support daily case management goals for the youth.
• Teach and model the skills necessary to maintain good health through the teaching of healthy eating habits.
• After training provide passing medication through our Medication Administration policy using proper documentation.
• Provide concise communication via case notes, staff logs, phone contacts, resident files, medical administration forms, etc.
• Display teamwork through supportive communication, participation in the development of case management plans and attending staff meetings.

• Maintain appropriate involvement in daily and recreational activities with the youth through positive role-modeling, sportsmanship and safety.
• Driving and/or transporting youth as needed.

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  Positively contribute to 180 Degrees vision and mission

• External Vision: Clients achieve their full potential, experience peace and respect in community, and sustain self-sufficient lives.

• Internal Vision: A unified sense of respect, purposed and pride exists across the agency. 180 Degrees delivers high quality services within a healthy and positive work environment that includes high morale, equitable policies and processes, and the promotion of wellness.
• Mission: 180 Degrees supports individuals and families to overcome barriers, transform lives, and contribute to healthy, multicultural communities.

• Cultural competence and commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion

• Ability to operate in rapidly changing or ambiguous circumstances
• Crisis management
• De-escalation skills
• Conflict resolution
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a stressful environment

• Basic food preparation

• Age 21,
• Meet the Minnesota Department of Corrections rule 2960 standards for Group Residential Programs and all other applicable agency standards.

The State of Minnesota recognized 180 Degrees has surpassing other employers in hiring a diverse workforce. BIPOC, LGBTQIA are encouraged to apply. 180 Degrees is looking for dedicated and committed individuals interested in turning lives around to ensure safer communities. Our organization is highly diverse and includes individuals with all sorts of life experiences. Plus, we like to have fun! Check us out at: 180degrees.org