For fifty years, 180 Degrees has helped Minnesota youth and adults break the cycle of trauma caused by poverty, racism, mass incarceration, homelessness and sex trafficking. We provide tools and support to help build stronger, brighter more resilient communities.
A fast-growing, $6 million social service agency, 180 Degrees is on the cutting-edge of developing and implementing programs to serve youth and adults experiencing homeless, trafficking, and mass incarceration. With locations around the state, we seek the brightest and the best to join our highly diverse teams.
Life skills and academic experience are valued equally. We hire people without academic credentials who share life experiences similar to our clients. We also hire people with academic and career experience in social work, psychology, criminal justice, and non-profit management. What’s most important is your commitment to learning, growing, and being part of a team. At 180 Degrees you’ll get on a career path and have opportunities to build new skills through training, certification, and a supportive team culture.
The State of Minnesota recognized 180 Degrees has surpassing other employers in hiring a diverse workforce. BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.
180 Degrees is looking for dedicated and committed individuals interested in turning lives around to ensure safer communities. Our organization is highly diverse and includes individuals with all sorts of life experiences. Plus, we like to have fun! Check us out at: 180degrees.org
Founded in 1989, the Von Wald Group Home is a safe place for at-risk teens from Rochester and communities across southeastern Minnesota. Offering a structured and nurturing environment for youth ages 10 – 18 years, the Von Wald Group Home helps youth heal from trauma, develop pro-social skills, build community connections, and develop life skills.

The Youth Advocate position is responsible for assisting in the holistic case-management support of youth and for developing, supporting and implementing youth programming that is culturally-competent and grounded in positive youth development, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care..
Qualifications:
Age 21, meet the Minnesota Department of Corrections rule 2960 standards for Group Residential Programs and all other applicable agency standards.
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and insurance required
Special Skills:
Culturally competent, strong organizational and prioritizing skills, good written and verbal communication skills; along with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following
Availability to attend a 3 day new employee orientation in St. Paul, MN. Transportation accommodations available. Orientation schedule provided in advance.
Be a positive role model for the youth and resolve conflict in a constructive fashion.
Take crisis calls, conduct call screenings, intakes and discharges.
Support daily case management goals for the youth.
Teach and model the skills necessary to maintain good health through the teaching of healthy eating habits.
After training provide passing medication through our Medication Administration policy using proper documentation.
Provide concise communication via case notes, staff logs, phone contacts, resident files, medical administration forms, etc.
Display teamwork through supportive communication, participation in the development of case management plans and attending staff meetings.
Maintain appropriate involvement in daily and recreational activities with the youth through positive role-modeling, sportsmanship and safety.
Driving and/or transporting youth as needed.
Other duties may be assigned

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Benefits:*

• In-depth paid training* related to your job description available in the first month, including an in-person new hire orientation.*

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Includes a 5% shift differential for overnight/weekend shifts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

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