Youth Advocate-Resources Coordinator

Position Type : Full-time non-exempt (hourly), including some evening and weekend hours Schedule: Mon-Fri 9:30am-6pm, including evenings and weekends as necessary Salary Range: $ 1 8 .0 0 – $ 20 .0 0 hourly , commensura te with experience Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, long term disability, 401K, paid holidays Reports to: Youth Center Program Director ORGANIZATION: Life House is an innovative nonprofit organization serving at-risk and homeless youth ages 14-2 4 located in downtown Duluth, MN .

Focusing on Positive Youth Development through housing stability, educational support, economic security, improved health, and connection to community, Life House programs assist youth who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness to overcome poverty, trauma, mental health concerns, low educational needs and joblessness to transition to independent living.

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Youth Center Directo r, t he Youth Advocate – Resources Coordinator provides supervision, meals and activities in the drop-in Youth Center to create and maintain an atmosphere that is safe, welcoming and engaging. The Resources Coordinator performs needs assessments and builds therapeutic relationships with youth in order to assist them to address their goals, aspirations and needs .

The Resources Coordinator connects youth to Life House and community resources , including obtaining vital documents and health insurance. CLICK HERE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION