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The Cove-Heart of Texas, Inc.
Youth Advocate (Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program)
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What they do
A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.
$31,934 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Youth Advocate (Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program) The Cove-Heart of Texas, Inc. Waco, TX Job Details Full-time From $21.63 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Spanish English Bachelor's degree Working with students Psychology Full Job Description Position The Cove - Heart of Texas, Inc provides casework and programming for high school students experiencing homelessness in the Heart of Texas region. The Youth Advocate (Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, "YHDP") role provides frontline casework and programming for unaccompanied homeless young people. The Youth Advocate role is supervised by the Program Director as part of The Cove's Youth Services Team. Youth Advocates work with the wider Cove team, and school and community partners. As needed, Youth Advocates work with emergency services and state agencies. Youth Advocates are responsible for a caseload of YHDP-eligible youth for whom they are the primary contact but also work as a team to ensure consistent support across our services. All Youth Advocates provide a trust-based relationship for youth and help engage youth experiencing homelessness into services and connect them to community resources like job training and housing solutions, support a positive engagement with school, and assist youth to access other services in the community. Key Responsibilities Case Management (programming and outreach) - 50% a. One-to-one support case management with YHDP eligible youth to identify needs, goals, and actions in the areas of stability, hope and connection b. Identifying and referring youth to additional agencies within the YHDP framework to meet their needs c. Response to youth crises including, but not limited to, behavioral difficulties and incidents of acute mental illness, making referrals to state and local agencies as appropriate d. Assist youth in identifying emergency and settled housing options e. Timely and accurate completion of support documentation and paperwork, including: i. YHDP eligibility and enrollment documentation ii. Case notes about the support provided, needs identified iii. Homeless status and other required documentation for