Weekend Youth Advocate

• Some jobs fill your time. This one changes lives.
• Every weekend, 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 help create safety, stability, hope, and opportunity for young people who need it most.

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: $20.30–$24.13/hour
• Meaningful work with real impact
• Valuable experience for careers in:

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• Human Services
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Criminal Justice
• Education
• Nursing & Healthcare
• Supportive team culture
• The opportunity to change a life

WE'RE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO

• ✔ Care deeply about youth
• ✔ Bring patience, compassion, and positivity
• ✔ Stay calm under pressure
• ✔ Want a job with purpose

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

Required Core Skills and Attributes

• Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client and agency information.
• Policy Compliance: Understand and adhere to all agency policies, procedures, and licensing standards.
• Crisis Management: Apply effective crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and problem-solving strategies.
• Judgment and Decision-Making: Demonstrate sound judgment when responding to client needs and emergent situations.
• Team Collaboration: Actively contribute to a team environment; value collective success over individual achievement.
• Communication Skills: Exhibit clear, respectful verbal and written communication with clients, families, and colleagues.

• The Hours Fit Your Life. The Impact Changes Theirs.
• Choose from a variety of weekend shifts while helping youth build brighter futures.

Saturday

• 8:00am-1:00pm
• 8:00am-12:00pm
• 8:00am-12:00pm
• 4:00pm-10:00pm

Sunday

• 9:00am-5:00pmpm
• 8:00am-12:00pm
• 4:00pm-10:00pm
• 5:00pm-10:00pm
• OR the option to combine for a 12-hour shift or mix and match

YOUR WEEKEND CAN CHANGE A LIFE

• Most people spend weekends watching stories.
• You'll spend yours helping write a better one.