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Youth Advocate

Sacramento, CA

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

Youth Advocates will support participants' movement toward recovery, and in pursuing meaningful roles in their lives, separate from their illness. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience High ...

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PATIENT ADVOCATE

Chino, CA · On-site

$23 - $30/hr

Advocate for patient rights and concerns. * Manage and resolve patient complaints and grievances. * Communicate with patients, families, and staff. * Investigate concerns and facilitate resolutions.

Legal Aid Society Of San Diego

Advocate - CRT

San Diego, CA · On-site

$25.28 - $35.17/hr

The Advocate also assists clients/community members by providing education, information, and referrals. Gathers accurate and complete information from clients/applicants in telephone and/or face-to ...

Legal Aid Society Of San Diego

Advocate - CRT

San Diego, CA · On-site

$25.28 - $35.17/hr

The Advocate also assists clients/community members by providing education, information, and referrals. Gathers accurate and complete information from clients/applicants in telephone and/or face-to ...

Ruby's Place

Advocate (On-Call)

Castro Valley, CA · On-site

$29.87/hr

Advocate (On-Call) In-Person On Call at various RP Locations as needed Hayward, CA/Oakland, CA (Non-Exempt) Who We Are Ruby's Place dba Restorative Pathways (RP) is an innovative nonprofit committed ...

Restorative Pathways

Advocate (On-Call)

Castro Valley, CA · On-site

$29.87/hr

Advocate (On-Call) In-Person On Call at various RP Locations as needed Hayward, CA/Oakland, CA (Non-Exempt) Who We Are Ruby's Place dba Restorative Pathways (RP) is an innovative nonprofit committed ...

Restorative Pathways

Advocate (On-Call)

Castro Valley, CA · On-site

$29.87/hr

Advocate (On-Call) In-Person On Call at various RP Locations as needed Hayward, CA/Oakland, CA (Non-Exempt) Who We Are Ruby's Place dba Restorative Pathways (RP) is an innovative nonprofit committed ...

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Peer Advocate Coordinator

Bellflower, CA

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

The Peer Advocate Coordinator provides direct supervision to Parent Partners and Peer Partners ... hours and weekends for assigned and team clients. ESSENTIAL DUTIES * Ability to interact and ...

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Peer Advocate Coordinator

Bellflower, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

The Peer Advocate Coordinator provides direct supervision to Parent Partners and Peer Partners ... hours and weekends for assigned and team clients. ESSENTIAL DUTIES * Ability to interact and ...

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Senior Developer Advocate

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

Senior Developer Advocate - Startups by the Bay The Senior Developer Advocate for Startups will be responsible for driving developer engagement among startups in the San Francisco Bay Area, by ...

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What is a weekend advocate?

Weekend Advocates are professionals who provide support, guidance, or representation to individuals or groups during weekends. They often work in social services, crisis intervention, domestic violence shelters, or advocacy organizations, ensuring help and resources are available outside of standard weekday hours. Their responsibilities may include crisis counseling, providing information about services, and connecting clients to resources. Weekend Advocates play a crucial role in ensuring continuous support for people in need, especially during times when regular office staff may not be available.

What are some common challenges weekend advocates face when balancing high caseloads with limited weekend resources?

Weekend Advocates often encounter high demand for support services while working with fewer onsite resources compared to weekdays. This can require creative problem-solving and strong time management as you coordinate care, communicate with offsite staff, and handle urgent situations. Building solid relationships with community partners and having a thorough understanding of local resources can help you address clients’ needs efficiently. Collaboration and clear documentation are also crucial for ensuring continuity of care when weekday staff return.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend advocate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Advocate, you typically need experience in crisis intervention, knowledge of community resources, and a background in social work or a related field. Familiarity with case management software, hotline systems, and confidentiality protocols is often required. Strong active listening, emotional resilience, and effective communication skills help advocates support clients in high-stress situations. These competencies ensure that clients receive timely, empathetic assistance and appropriate referrals during critical weekend hours.

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Youth Advocate

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Sacramento, CA

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, and advocacy to participants. Youth Advocates will support participants' movement toward recovery, and in pursuing meaningful roles in their lives, separate from their illness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

High School diploma or equivalent, preferred, plus personal experience as a consumer, in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.


License or Certification

Registered Alcohol/Drug Technician

Valid California Driver's License preferred

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    1. Ability to physically perform ProACT.
    2. Ability to visually and audibly assess clients' behavior and needs.
    3. Ability to stand and walk for long periods, up to 3 hours at a time.

    POTENTIAL JOB HAZARDS:

    1. Potential for eye and wrist strain from computer screen and minor lacerations from paper cuts.
    2. Interaction with potentially assaultive youth.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Essential Duties

    1. Provides one-on-one support, mentoring, and role-modeling to participants. Helps participants formulate problem-solving plans.
    2. Incorporates identified practices into services.
    3. Helps participants navigate the peer support, wellness services and navigation supports within the behavioral health system of care, other health systems, and community supports.
    4. Links participants to various resources, including housing, food, education/vocation, recreation, spiritual, mentors and social, as deemed appropriate in partnership with the treatment team.
    5. Assists participants with communicating with other providers and agencies.
    6. Advocates on behalf of participants and promotes self-advocacy.
    7. Documents all services provided in a clear and concise manner within the Electronic Health Record within the timelines and framework established by Capital Star.
    8. Participates in various meetings on an as-needed basis, including Treatment Team meetings to support the team with meeting the participant's needs.

    Other Responsibilities

    1. Participates in the development of the Care Plan.
    2. Provides transportation to participants and family members between school, home, and services and activities as able and needed.
    3. Participates in on-going support with other Youth Advocates, as available.

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