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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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Care Advocate Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI

Mattoon, WI

$20.50 - $22.50/hr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Care Advocate Specialist – 2nd Shift

Do more than a job. Change a life.

Homme Youth and Family Programs (Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI) Full-Time | 2nd Shift (2 PM–10 PM or 3 PM–11 PM weekdays; every other weekend 12–14 hr shifts) $20.50/hr (Weekdays) | $22.50/hr (Weekends) 4-day work week

About Us

Homme Youth and Family Programs is a nationally recognized treatment program serving children and adolescents facing challenges such as trauma, delinquency, victimization, AODA, cognitive behavioral issues, dual diagnosis, and independent living support.

Our multidisciplinary team of counselors, therapists, advocates, and teachers provides wraparound care through psychiatric, educational, clinical, and milieu services. Using a trauma-informed approach, we help youth and families recover, grow, and reintegrate into the community.

What You'll Do

As a Care Advocate Specialist, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, therapeutic environment for youth. Responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing strength-based behavioral support plans

  • Conducting client screenings and follow-up case management

  • Coaching and mentoring staff in trauma-sensitive care

  • Leading recreational, educational, and psycho-educational groups (including Aggression Replacement Training)

  • Providing crisis counseling, advocacy, and guidance

  • Maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with licensing standards

  • Collaborating with supervisors, therapists, and external partners to support each client's progress

Who We're Looking For

You are compassionate, patient, and resilient. You know how to set boundaries while remaining flexible, and you thrive in challenging environments where you can make a difference.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Human Services preferred

  • 1+ year of experience working with high-risk adolescents in residential, school, or community settings

  • Experience in crisis management and behavioral support planning

  • CPI/POSC certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

  • Ability to respond to emergencies and, if necessary, assist in physical restraint

Perks & Benefits

Working for Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI includes:

  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Flexible spending accounts (health & dependent care)

  • Subsidized dorm-style staff housing onsite

  • Mileage reimbursement

  • Paid time off + 10 paid holidays

  • 403B retirement contributions

  • Paid training in trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices

  • Employee assistance program

  • Service awards and recognition

LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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