Top 22 Youth advocate Jobs in Rhode Island

Transitional-Age Youth Housing Advocate
Sojourner House Inc. —Providence, RI
- $26 - $27 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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LIHEAP/Family Advocate Safety Net
East Bay Community Action Program —Newport, RI
- $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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Caseworker
TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC —West Warwick, RI
- $44,000 - $53,500 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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Family Advocate - Housing
East Bay Community Action Program —East Providence, RI
- $25 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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RI Works Case Manager
East Bay Community Action Program —East Providence, RI
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Office
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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Youth Transition Center (YTC) Caseworker
TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC —Pawtucket, RI
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
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Lead Residential Counselor
Child & Family —Newport, RI
- Overnight shift
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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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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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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ACT-Young Adult Community Support Specialist
East Bay Community Action Program —Barrington, RI
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Psychiatry
- Adults
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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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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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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Facilitator of Learning – Math (Teacher)
YouthBuild Preparatory Academy —Providence, RI
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- School experience
- Classroom
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Facilitator of Learning - Science
YouthBuild Preparatory Academy —Providence, RI
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- School experience
- Classroom
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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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Transitional-Age Youth Housing Advocate

Sojourner House Inc.
Providence, RI

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Job Details

Full-time
$26 - $27 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Team leadership
Computer literacy
Driver's License
Project leadership

Full Job Description

Job Title: Transitional -Age Youth Housing Advocate

Job Location: Providence Housing Office

Reports to: Director of Housing Stabilization

Position: Full-time (37.5 hours per week);$26 to $27an hour, depending on experience, with benefits that include health/dental insurance, paid holidays, accrued vacation/sick/personal time, an Employee Assistance Plan, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

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, 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: Working with the Housing Team and the larger residential program, the TAY Advocate will provide direct services and programming to Transitional Age Youth (TAY) in Crisis Housing and Rapid Rehousing clients. Transitional Age Youth are typically between the ages of 18 to 24 and are navigating complex processes as they navigate from adolescence to adulthood, usually without parental support. They will also work alongside other staff of the Residential Housing Program to provide clients with support and empowerment as they seek to rebuild their lives.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:

Develop, implement, and refine service plans and programming tailored for Sojourner House transitional-age youth (18–24).
Advocate referrals and partnerships with external providers (housing, education, employment, healthcare, etc.) and serve as the main liaison for those collaborations.
Provide advanced case management for youth with complex needs, ensuring trauma-informed and culturally competent practices.in Sojourner House’s Youth Crisis Housing, Youth Shared Transitional Housing, and Youth Rapid-Rehousing programs. This includes weekly 1:1 meetings, regular phone check-ins, and periodic visits to their apartment.
Develop action plans with clients that outline goals related to education, employment, child care, and maintaining housing. Assist clients in obtaining appropriate substance abuse, mental health, and/or medical services as needed.
Develop and implement programming to benefit clients in the housing programs, which can include units statewide. At a minimum, the Advocater will facilitate 1-2 support groups, workshops, or life-skills training sessions per week that will benefit Youth housing clients and other community members. The Coordinator will regularly assess the needs of Sojourner House’s TAY housing clients and offer programs reflective of those needs.
Develop resources (handbooks, guides, curricula) that support youth in achieving independence.
Working with the Family and Child Clinician, and School Based Advocates, coordinate children’s services and make referrals as necessary for 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 shelter coverage when needed at Sojourner House’s emergency shelter(s).
Monitor and implement crisis, transitional housing and rapid re-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.
Address the maintenance needs of housing units as needed. This may include communication with landlords and property management companies to provide repairs.
Provide support to clients in Sojourner House’s Youth Housing Program, including occasional flexibility with work hours to accommodate clients’ schedules and needs.
Stay abreast of RI community housing and TAY-related advocacy 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, youth, and housing when requested.
Support Sojourner House’s philosophy of client empowerment and respect for individual choices.
Work as necessary with the Volunteer Manager to help supervise volunteers. Provide guidance, training, and consultation to entry-level staff, interns, or volunteers.
Perform other duties as requested by the Sojourner House management team.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology or related field preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS:

Minimum 2–3 years of direct case management experience, ideally with youth/young adults or trauma-impacted populations.
Demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple systems (housing, education, employment, healthcare, juvenile justice).
Strong understanding of adolescent and young adult development, including transitional challenges.
Experience with program coordination or development (e.g., running groups, creating resources, liaising with partners).
Strong organizational skills, including data management and reporting.
Ability to lead projects or initiatives independently.
Cultural humility and experience working with diverse populations.
Familiarity with domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking
Familiarity and/or experience with youth homelessness or housing insecurity
Must be organized and demonstrate superior leadership skills
Proficiency in Spanish is preferred
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 youth, LGBTQ+, HIV/AIDS, mental health, and/or substance abuse populations
A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle to facilitate traveling between the agency’s multiple 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 federal and state background check if offered the position
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early evening and weekend hours

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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.

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 reliable vehicle to use for work purposes; frequent travel to other locations within the community and local region is required
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the environment is sometimes chaotic

Please submit your resume, cover letter through our Careers Portal. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged. No phone calls, please.

Sojourner House is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. To learn more about Sojourner House, please visit www.sojournerri.org.

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youth advocate jobs in rhode island

Transitional-Age Youth Housing Advocate

LIHEAP/Family Advocate Safety Net

Caseworker

Family Advocate - Housing

RI Works Case Manager

Youth Transition Center (YTC) Caseworker

Lead Residential Counselor

Parent Educator

Intensive Family Coordinator

ACT-Young Adult Community Support Specialist

Facilitator of Learning - English Language Arts

Learning Lab Facilitator, Academic Intervention and Credit Recovery

Facilitator of Learning – Math (Teacher)

Facilitator of Learning - Science

Family Intervention Specialist

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