Top 25 Youth advocate Jobs in Providence Ri

Housing Advocate PSH
Sojourner House Inc. —Providence, RI
- $25 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Google Workspace
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Case Manager - Residential (Per Diem position)
East Bay Community Action Program —Barrington, RI
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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12d
Youth Transition Center (YTC) Caseworker
TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC —Pawtucket, RI
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
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4d
Caseworker
TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC —Providence, RI
- $44,000 - $53,500 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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Parent Educator
TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC —Providence, RI
- $43,000 - $50,000 a year
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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Peer Recovery Specialist (Behavioral Health Home)
United Services, Inc. - Connecticut —Dayville, CT
- $17.27 - $19.54 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Spanish
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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6d
Intensive Family Coordinator
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. —Providence, RI
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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4d
Middle School/High School Student Support Specialist - Attleboro Community Academy
Attleboro Public Schools —Attleboro, MA
- $43,192 - $47,397 a year
- Online Application
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
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Facilitator of Learning - English Language Arts
YouthBuild Preparatory Academy —Providence, RI
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
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13d
Young Adult Outreacch Case Manager
Father Bills & Mainspring —Brockton, MA
- $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Local
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Opportunities for advancement
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Learning Lab Facilitator, Academic Intervention and Credit Recovery
YouthBuild Preparatory Academy —Providence, RI
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Teaching Certification
- Public speaking
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13d
Assistant Director of Youth and Adolescents
Whitmarsh House —Providence, RI
- $50,000 - $54,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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3d
Family Partner, CBHC
Community Counseling of Bristol County —Taunton, MA
- From $42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Addiction Medicine
- Caregiving
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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14d
Youth Care Advocate
Old Colony YMCA —Taunton, MA
- $15.50 - $17.82 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Entry level
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Lead Residential Counselor
Child & Family —Newport, RI
- Overnight shift
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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Youth Support Advocate - OVERNIGHTS
Kennedy-Donovan Center —Uxbridge, MA
- $20.60 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Psychiatry
- Residential
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health savings account
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Youth Support Advocate - RELIEF
Kennedy-Donovan Center —Uxbridge, MA
- $20.60 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
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Facilitator of Learning - Science
YouthBuild Preparatory Academy —Providence, RI
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- School experience
- Classroom
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13d
Facilitator of Learning – Math (Teacher)
YouthBuild Preparatory Academy —Providence, RI
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- School experience
- Classroom
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13d
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages, Inc —Providence, RI
- $74,000 - $89,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Housing Advocate PSH

Sojourner House Inc.
Providence, RI

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Job Details

Full-time
$25 - $26 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Team leadership
Computer literacy
Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

Job Title: Housing Advocate, Permanent Supportive Housing Program

Job Location: Woonsocket, RI

Reports To: Manager of Supportive Housing

Compensation: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); $25 an hour, with benefits that include health/dental insurance, paid holidays, accrued vacation/sick/personal time, an Employee Assistance Plan, and a 401(k) plan.

ABOUT US: Sojourner House is a comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault agency that provides residential, educational, and community-based interventions to families and individuals impacted by abuse. We have offices in Providence and Woonsocket, and programs that operate statewide. Our goal is to help our clients rebuild their lives, piece by piece, through a variety of services. All of our programs work from the premise that violence is an unacceptable means to solving interpersonal conflict, and we encourage only non-violent methods of working out conflicts.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Housing Advocate, Permanent Supportive Housing Program (“The Advocate”) is responsible for helping to execute the different components of Sojourner House’s housing program, and provide support to Sojourner House’s larger residential team as well. The Advocate will primarily provide direct services and programming to clients in our permanent supportive housing programs. Our Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program houses chronically homeless individuals who are disabled, which includes those with mental health and substance use diagnoses. Some of these clients needs assistance with overcoming barriers to attend to daily living skills through education and support. The Advocate will also provide back-up advocacy support to shelter clients. The Advocate will work alongside other staff in the Housing Program to provide clients with support and empowerment as they seek to rebuild their lives.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:

Provide individual case management services to clients in Sojourner House’s Permanent Supportive Housing program. This includes assessment of the client’s needs using Housing First Model and Trauma-Informed Care, weekly 1:1 client meetings and in-person visits to their apartments. Develop action plans with clients that outline goals related to housing stability, education, employment, child care and benefit acquisition. Assist clients in obtaining appropriate substance abuse, mental health, and/or medical services as needed.
Provide supportive services to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, utilizing a housing-first, person-centered, and recovery-oriented approach.
Participate in team meetings and case conferences to discuss client progress and plan therapy.
Assist with housing clinics that are held regularly in Providence, Woonsocket, Central Falls, and West Warwick.
Develop and implement programming to benefit clients in the housing program, which can include units statewide. At a minimum, the advocate will facilitate 1-2 support groups, meetings and/or programs per week that will benefit housing clients and other community members. The advocate will regularly assess the needs of Sojourner House’s housing clients and offer programs reflective of those needs.
Working with the Youth Advocate and/or the Child and Adolescent Clinician to coordinate children’s services and make referrals as necessary for permanent supportive housing families with minor children, which may include but are not limited to: enrollment in the local school system, art expressive therapy groups, tutoring sessions, play groups, field trips, after school, recreational and enrichment activities, child care and mental health programs.
Answer phone calls, conduct intakes of new clients, and provide referrals and information to potential housing clients.
Provide advocacy and coverage as needed at Sojourner House’s Drop-In Advocacy Center in Providence.
Provide shelter coverage when needed at Sojourner House’s emergency shelter(s).
Monitor and implement housing policies and ensure that residents follow these rules and procedures by creating an environment of trust and community.
Complete data entry and submit necessary reports as required for grant compliance.
Help in the collection of rent from clients in the rapid re-hosuing and permanent supportive housing program.
Address the maintenance needs of housing units as needed. This may include communication with landlords and property management companies to provide repairs.
Stay abreast of RI community housing issues by building and maintaining relationships with housing and social service agencies in Providence, northern Rhode Island, and throughout the state.
Prepare and deliver community presentations in Rhode Island on issues related to domestic violence and housing when requested.
Support Sojourner House’s philosophy of client empowerment and respect for individual choices.
Work as necessary with other residential advocates to help supervise volunteers.
Perform other duties as requested by the Senior Director of Housing and/or the Sojourner House management team.

EDUCATION: An Associate or Bachelor Degree in social work, psychology or related field, or equivalent experience, preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS:

A minimum of two to three years experience in human or social services
1 – 2 years experience providing mental health or substance use/harm reduction services
Experience working with a Housing First model is strongly preferred
Familiarity with domestic violence and/or gender issues
Must be organized and demonstrate superior leadership skills
Proficiency in Spanish is preferred, but not required
Computer literacy (Google Workspace, Word, Excel,and general Internet skills)
Familiarity working with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds
Experience developing and delivering community presentations
A demonstrated familiarity with LGBTQ, HIV/AIDS, mental health, and/or substance abuse populations
Valid drivers license and a reliable vehicle is required in order to facilitate traveling between agency locations
Comfort working individually and in teams
Innovative thinking to approaching issues of poverty and service delivery
Familiarity with social service services in Rhode Island
Applicant must pass a background check prior to starting work
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including one night a week and one weekend day.

SCHEDULE, WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a full-time, on-site position. Travel to other offices and agency-owned buildings throughout the state will be required. Evening and weekend hours may be necessary to meet agency needs.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made as necessary.

This position may involve working with clients who have pets and in spaces where animals, including but not limited to dogs and cats, may be present.
Regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands; and talk or hear
The employee must be able to carry objects weighing 10-25 pounds occasionally
Frequently required to walk and climb several sets of stairs
Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle; frequent travel to other locations is required
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the environment is sometimes chaotic

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youth advocate jobs in providence ri

Housing Advocate PSH

Case Manager - Residential (Per Diem position)

Youth Transition Center (YTC) Caseworker

Caseworker

Parent Educator

Peer Recovery Specialist (Behavioral Health Home)

Intensive Family Coordinator

Middle School/High School Student Support Specialist - Attleboro Community Academy

Facilitator of Learning - English Language Arts

Young Adult Outreacch Case Manager

Learning Lab Facilitator, Academic Intervention and Credit Recovery

Assistant Director of Youth and Adolescents

Family Partner, CBHC

Youth Care Advocate

Lead Residential Counselor

Youth Support Advocate - OVERNIGHTS

Youth Support Advocate - RELIEF

Facilitator of Learning - Science

Facilitator of Learning – Math (Teacher)

Family Intervention Specialist

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