Top 71 Youth advocate Jobs in Oakland, Ca

Youth Advocate
First Place for Youth —Oakland, CA
- $70,965 - $74,700 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Youth Advocate (Bilingual)
First Place for Youth —Oakland, CA
- $30.52 - $35.91 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Family Advocate (Early Childhood Impact Program)- Oakland
YMCA of the East Bay —Oakland, CA
- $35.65 - $39.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
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Family Advocate (Early Childhood Impact Program)- Berkeley
YMCA of the East Bay —Berkeley, CA
- $35.65 - $39.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
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Case Manager, Independent Living Program
Side by Side —Oakland, CA
- $29.00 - $34.01 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
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Youth Advocate - Residential Support
Lavender Youth Recreation & Information Center (LYRIC) —San Francisco, CA
- $30.58 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid jury duty
- Commuter assistance
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Youth Advocate (Lena’s House) PT Sat-Sun 7am-3pm
Ruby's Place —Castro Valley, CA
- $29.87 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Maintenance
- Residential
- 403(b) matching
- 403(b)
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LGBTQIA+ Youth Advocate
Side by Side —Hayward, CA
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Current TB test
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
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Advocate
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. —Oakland, CA
- $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Youth Advocate (Lena’s House) PT Sat-Sun 3-11pm
Ruby's Place —Castro Valley, CA
- $29.87 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Maintenance
- Residential
- 403(b) matching
- 403(b)
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Rapid Rehousing Case Manager
Unity Care —Oakland, CA
- $31.00 - $34.15 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Clean driving record
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Youth Advocate (Lena's House) FT M-F Overnight 11pm-7am
Ruby's Place —Castro Valley, CA
- $29.87 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Background check
- Maintenance
- Residential
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Resident Service Coordinator-Campbell Village
The John Stewart Company —Oakland, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- 5 years
- Residential
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
Community Health Advocate – Population Health
Asian Health Services —Oakland, CA
- $33.98 - $35.22 an hour
- Full-time
- Word processing
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Family Advocate (1 open role)
SPANISH SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL —Oakland, CA
- $26.38 - $33.17 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Current TB test
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
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ILSP Youth Specialist
First Place for Youth —Oakland, CA
- $30.52 - $35.91 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Advocate (On-Call)
Ruby's Place —Castro Valley, CA
- $29.87 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- 403(b) matching
- 403(b)
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Outreach Counselor for Homeless Youth
Homeless Youth Alliance —San Francisco, CA
- $25 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Social Worker for Education Defense and Justice for Youth Program
East Bay Community Law Center —Berkeley, CA
- $87,763 - $104,763 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Master of Social Work
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Community Health Advocate - Banteay Srei
Asian Health Services —Oakland, CA
- $33.97 - $35.22 an hour
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- HIPAA
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Youth Advocate

First Place for Youth -
Oakland, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,965 - $74,700 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Driver's License
Cultural competency

Full Job Description

Are you dedicated to empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background? We're searching for passionate individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth. Become an integral part of their transformative journey and join the First Place for Youth team.

About First Place for Youth, we’re a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and housing. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. Our comprehensive programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed.

Why Work at First Place for Youth:

Meaningful Impact: Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of adulthood. Your role will support them in their journey to conquer challenges, achieve independence, and fulfill their aspirations.
Innovative Approach: We thrive on innovation, pushing the boundaries of foster care support. Your voice here matters, and you’ll contribute to programs that redefine the futures of these young lives.
Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Embrace a dynamic and supportive workplace, where every team member is valued. Together, we're a force dedicated to uplifting youth. Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and collaboration.
Comprehensive Benefits: We value the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work supporting foster youth.
Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Youth Advocate is responsible for case management, psycho-social assessment, development and implementation of intervention strategies. The Youth Advocate provides clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team and provide coaching to support each youth to achieve goals of housing stability, sustainable and sustaining employment, and educational achievement. The Youth Advocate is active in developing, supporting and implementing an individualized, strength-based, culturally competent, youth-centered approach. A successful Youth Advocate understands how to motivate, influence, and mentor young adults to achieve goals while launching adult lives from the homeless system. This position is a combination of onsite and community-based work Monday through Friday and will be part of our Transitional Living Program (TLP) which serves young adults referred through the SF homeless response system.

DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide youth with individual counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, advocacy and life skills training. (70%)

Direct Care and Interventions:

In-residence visits are mandatory as outlined in the program guidelines.
Develops partnership strategy with each youth
Gathers and analyzes on-going information to ensure youth safety, well-being and progress
Provides clinical leadership to multi-disciplinary teams consisting of youth, family and other natural supporters, county case managers, Employment and Education Specialists, Housing Specialists, and Intake Specialists to ensure seamless and effective service delivery
Organizes, schedules, and facilitates youth and team meetings
Provides on-going assessment of youth well-being and develops plans to ensure safety and Deescalate crisis as needed
Provides direct support, coaching, mentoring and intervention to increase youth self-sufficiency and goal attainment.
Participates on a rotating basis to provide on-call coverage
Provides crisis counseling as needed. Case Management/Coordination:
Collaborates with community providers including county workers, courts, professionals, vocational and independent living skills programs, schools, family members and significant others
Keeps key team members informed and Works with team members to identify and engage appropriate natural supporters. Documentation/Administrative Duties (30%)
Completes documentation including but not limited to Care and Services plans, needs assessments, and progress notes.
Ensures all needed paperwork and consents are completed for each client at time of entry.
Participates in agency committee as assigned.
Provides on-going orientation and training to staff as assigned.
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in a child welfare social service setting or with transition age youth with complex presentations including chronic trauma.
Master's degree in social Welfare, Psychology, or equivalent required.
A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers and increase a sense of belonging.
Must be eligible to register with BBS as an ASW, MFTi, or LPCi and working toward professional licensure.
License preferred.
Experience working with transition age youth with complex presentations including chronic trauma preferred. Experience does not substitute for professional degree and certification.
Must be comfortable working in community settings.
Willingness to work collaboratively, but with the capacity to work independently
Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check
Must have a car, a valid CA driver’s license and auto insurance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Project and Outlook. Experience with database systems
Availability - for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.

We do not offer relocation assistance Local candidates preferred
Pay will be determined based on Education and Experience.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of transition age foster youth and want to join a dynamic and impactful organization, we invite you to apply. Together, let's empower transition age foster youth to achieve their dreams and build a brighter future. To learn more about First Place For Youth and view our current job openings, please visit our website at www.firstplaceforyouth.org/careers.

We are unable to sponsor work visas now or in the future.

First Place will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and applicable law. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage or reviewing this guidance provide by the City of San Francisco. For additional information regarding your rights, please also review the Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA.

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youth advocate jobs in oakland, ca

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Community Health Advocate – Population Health

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