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

We are currently hiring for our Brittany’s Place Shelter. A Minnesota Safe Harbor shelter, Brittany's Place was designed with input and feedback from victims/survivors of sex trafficking. Emergency shelter is available for female identifying clients 17 and under for up to 90 days. Space incudes private bedrooms, shared kitchen and living space, onsite mental health services, family re-connection, education, housing navigation, job readiness. The program offers safe, stable housing and supportive services to meet the needs of youth and families that supports progress toward independent living. Brittany's Place staff help girls move to the next step on their journey, specific to each resident's needs, in order to continue the care begun in-shelter.

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.

Who would enjoy this work?

This is a great opportunity for someone studying social work or psychology that is ready to get hands on experience in a crisis environment. If you are good at multi-tasking, can effectively deescalate tense situations, and can switch gears quickly, this may be just the opportunity for you.

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 and acceptable driving record required

Special Skills:

Culturally competent, strong organizational and prioritizing skills, good written and verbal communication skills; along with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. Bilingual English / Spanish is a plus. Education or experience in de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed care is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• 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.
• In charge of meal preparation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) using provided menu.
• Following resident discharge strip the bed, sanitize the room, and wash the sheets.
• Assist with maintaining the living room and kitchen clean.
• Other duties may be assigned

180 Degrees offers competitive salaries and full-time employees are eligible for an outstanding total rewards package below:

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

Collaborative team environment with quarterly all staff meetings/events.

Paid time off (PTO) starting at 18 days annually.

Medical, Dental, FSA & HSA options

Life, STD, LTD,

401K company match up to 4%

12 paid company holidays

Student Loan Reimbursement

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.

180 Degrees, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

$18.50/hour, plus 5% shift differential for weekends & overnights