Position: On-call Youth Advocate

Schedule: On-call, as-needed (days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as available)

Salary: $22-$25 hourly, commensurate with experience

Benefits: This on-call position includes required Minnesota employment benefits. Due to the nature of the role, additional benefits are not offered.

Reports to: Corrie’s House Program Manager

ORGANIZATION: Corrie’s House is a values-driven residential program committed to safety, dignity, and empowerment for youth, ages 12-17, who are at risk or have experienced sexual exploitation. On-Call Youth Advocates play a vital role in ensuring continuity of care and consistent support for the young people we serve.

SUMMARY: The On-Call Youth Advocate provides flexible, as-needed coverage to support youth living at Corrie’s House during staffing gaps, call-offs, or increased program needs. This role is critical to maintaining a safe, stable, and supportive environment for youth to ensure their voices are heard, their rights are protected, and their individual needs are addressed through personal care and resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, supervision, and emotional support to youth in a trauma-informed, youth-centered manner

• Ensure the safety and well-being of youth and the home during assigned shifts

• Support daily routines, maintain the daily routine, supervise chores, assist in meal planning and preparation, assist with light cleaning and other household tasks as indicated.

• Respond calmly and appropriately to crises, de-escalating situations when needed

• Complete required shift notes and documentation accurately and on time

• Maintain professional boundaries and follow all Corrie’s House policies, DHS licensing requirements, and confidentiality standards

• Provide services applying strengths-based, Positive Youth Development, harm reduction and person-centered approaches

• Engage youth in positive peer relations, group building, recreational and leisure time activities and outings.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in residential, shelter, or community-based settings preferred

• Understanding of trauma-informed care, harm-reduction, and strengths-based approaches

• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and reliable in dynamic situations

• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Ability to pass required background checks and complete mandatory training

• Develop and implement support groups and group activities with input from youth, Corrie’s House team members, and community partners.

• Utilize personal vehicle in good working order, to transport youths to appointments as indicated.

• Maintain confidentiality of all youth information

• Participate in training and professional development sufficient for the provision of best practice services for youth who have been sexually exploited.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in human services related field or equivalent combination of education and direct experience serving at risk youth

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with at-risk youth to reach their goals

• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: sexual exploitation, mental health, chemical dependency, at-risk youth issues

• Knowledge of and ability to work effectively with youth with a variety of identities, cultures, and backgrounds including ethnic/racial minorities and LGBTQ youth

• Must be able to pass a criminal and Department of Human Services background check

• Candidate must be 21 years of age or older

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Minnesota Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance

Work schedule requires evenings and/or weekends. Position is grant funded; in addition to other specified conditions of employment, it is understood that no guarantee of continued employment beyond the availability of current funds, is expressed or implied by Corrie’s House.

Corrie’s House provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, gender

identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Corrie’s House encourages individuals with diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

To apply, mail cover letter and resume to:

Corrie’s House Human Resources: Corrie’s House Youth Advocate

216 Myrtle Street West #2101