Part Time Youth Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

Some jobs fill your time. This one changes lives.

Every day, youth facing crisis, homelessness, family conflict, trauma, and uncertainty need caring adults who show up, listen, and believe in them.

At YES House, you'll do more than work a shift—you'll provide safety, stability, hope, and opportunity for young people who need it most.

Whether you're working after school, in the evening, or on the weekend, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a young person's life.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Build positive relationships with youth
• Support young people through challenges and successes
• Teach life skills and encourage healthy choices
• Create a safe, welcoming environment
• Be the trusted adult who makes a difference

WHY JOIN YES HOUSE?

• Competitive Pay: $15.30–$19.13/hour
• Additional $5.00/hour Weekend Differential (Friday 6:00 PM through Sunday Evening)
• Flexible Part-Time Schedule 15–29 Hours Per Week
• Meaningful work with real impact
• Valuable experience for careers in:
  • Human Services
  • Social Work
  • Psychology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Education
  • Nursing & Healthcare
• Supportive team culture
• The opportunity to change a life

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license with insurable driving record
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass child abuse registry check, background checks, and drug/alcohol screenings
• Physical ability to lift 25–50 pounds and stand for extended periods
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with youth and families in residential, community, or educational settings
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, reliability, and initiative
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and flex shifts to meet the needs of the program

WE'RE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO:

✔ Care deeply about youth

✔ Bring patience, compassion, and positivity

✔ Stay calm under pressure

✔ Want a job with purpose

✔ Can work a variety of weekday, evening, and weekend shifts

BE THE PERSON THEY REMEMBER

• The youth we serve may not remember every conversation.
• But they will remember the adults who showed up, believed in them, and helped them see a brighter future.
• Your presence matters.
• Your encouragement matters.
• Your work matters.