About United Indians
The United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the urban Native American community in Seattle, WA. Our mission is to provide educational, cultural, and social services that reconnect Indigenous people in the Puget Sound region to their heritage by strengthening their sense of belonging and significance as Native people Seattle Area.
JOB SUMMARY
The Youth Advocate plays a vital role in the delivery of services within our Labatyeah Bridge Housing program. Working directly with residents ages 18 to 24, in a mentorship role, assisting youth in fulfilling their goals to become independent and obtain permanent housing. This position reports directly to the Youth Advocate Lead, with Social Services Manager oversight, and is responsible for ensuring weekly routines are maintained in accordance with Labateyah policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
▪ Ensure youth home policies and procedures are consistently followed.
▪ Perform advocacy engagement with residents utilizing evidence-based tools including trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, de-escalation, positive youth development, harm reduction, positive communication, SMART Goals, etc.
▪ Responsible for assisting residents in the transition to self-sufficiency and permanent housing by increasing access to community resources, networking, and skill development in life skills, employment and leasing literacy.
▪ Conduct housekeeping activities (including kitchen meal prep, meal serving, and cleaning duties, etc.) and exact attention to immediate environmental health and safety needs including ongoing cleanliness, sanitization, and janitorial duties.
▪ Ensure safety of residents, youth home and grounds at all times, especially maintaining a HIPAA compliant culture.
▪ Provide supervision and direction to youth home residents.
▪ Provide crisis intervention and referral to services as needed, including cultural resources.
▪ Assist in facilitating resident groups or activities as directed and encourage participation in cultural activities.
▪ Ensure that residents maintain an organized and clean room, provide appropriate skill development, as needed. Conduct room checks and monitor attendance.
▪ Maintain accurate and timely written documentation including resident files, staff log book, required forms, and any documentation as directed.
▪ Attend all staff meetings, shift exchanges and provide ongoing advocacy insight for resident goal achievements.
▪ Ensure residents make progress in their individual service plans, contribute and utilize the youth advocate resource guide and contribute to the development and deployment of Life Skills curricula.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Due to licensing/insurance requirements or accreditation standards, some positions may require additional information to determine ability to satisfactorily perform the job tasks.
▪ Pass a basic criminal history background inquiry.
▪ Valid U.S. driver’s license.
▪ Complete required training and certifications for job, including CPR/First Aid, HIPAA, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Positive Youth Development, Trauma Informed Care within 90 days of employment.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this position. It is not exhaustive, and the organization can amend the job description to meet the evolving needs of the organization.
Americans’ w/ Disabilities Act
UIATF will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, or other employment related activities. The Organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and ensures equal employment opportunity for qualified persons with disabilities. Employees with a qualifying disability that require accommodation should contact the HR Department.
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person
