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Somatus, Inc.

Patient Health Advocate- VBC

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

The Patient Health Advocate (PHA) role supports Somatus high needs Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) populations that face multiple challenges, from accessing resources ...

JQ Medical

Intake Customer Care Advocate

Midvale, UT · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

JQ Medical Supply, a premier provider of medical supplies, is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Intake Customer Care Advocate. This critical role supports the onboarding process for new ...

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How much do weekend advocate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend advocate in Magna, UT is $59,155.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,700.00 and $67,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 - Multiple Shifts

Volunteers of America

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$17/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Volunteers Of America rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 128 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

361st of 781 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description
Schedule: Grave, swing, and day shift available. Full Time positions are 40 hours per week. Some shifts include weekends.
Full-Time Benefits:
  • Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage. Health savings account. 403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%).
  • Employee Assistance Program for all employees
  • 33 paid days off: 11 observed paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 10 vacation days to start. Vacation increases to 12 days after 1 year, 15 days after 2 years, and more at 5 and 9 years of service.
  • Sick and vacation time accrue hourly per pay period.
  • $50,000 in employer-paid life insurance; additional coverage available.
  • Employer contribution to your Health Savings Account (paid quarterly)
  • Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off

About
Volunteers of America, Utah is an affiliate of a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization that has served communities across the United States for more than 125 years. Volunteers of America, Utah's mission is to provide community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. Our programs serve people experiencing challenges related to mental health, substance use, and homelessness. We encourage all who are passionate about making a difference, including individuals with lived experience, to apply.
Position Summary
The Youth Advocate position exists to support homeless and at-risk youth as they move toward stability, self-sufficiency, and independence. We do this through offering shelter, basic needs, referrals, resources, and individualized case plans to 15-22 year old youth.
Essential Duties
  • Engages with youth in case plans or conversations with the intent to empower them in identifying and then making positive choices toward stability as well as assisting them in accessing emergency shelter.
  • Ensures a safe environment for staff, volunteers, and clients and assesses medical emergencies and provides CPR/First Aid as needed.
  • Answers phones, greets clients, volunteers, donors, and other visitors in a friendly and professional manner and provides assistance as needed.
  • Attends regular staff meetings, shift change meetings, and one on one meetings with supervisor as scheduled.
  • Utilizes the onsite supervisor on the on-call system for guidance and support and follow appropriate protocol for covering shifts in the event of illness, vacation, or other time off.
  • Manages difficult client behaviors by encouraging adherence to expectations for service through a trauma informed lens.
  • Ensures that all paperwork related to client and program activities is in accordance with licensing and contract requirements, properly completed, managed confidentially, and stored appropriately.
  • Uses agency vehicles to complete errands and to provide safe transportation for clients when necessary.
  • Exhibits professional boundaries with clients.
  • Attends work on a punctual, regular, and predictable basis.

Secondary Duties
  • Completes rounds and perimeter checks of interior and exterior of building.
  • Submits all paperwork in a timely manner and records important notes in shift change log or HMIS.
  • Prepares meals as necessary.
  • Maintains cleanliness of shared workspace, facility, and vehicles as well as center laundry.
  • Assists other shifts with waking clients or getting them to bed as necessary.
  • Maintains positive, professional interactions with community resources including staff from other VOA programs, emergency services, fire, police and sheriff, criminal justice, staff from other community providers, client family members, agency donors, community support groups, and referral sources.
  • Communicate clearly and respectfully with coworkers and supervisory staff.
  • Performs other functions as necessary or assigned.

Requirements
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or equivalent required and 2 years of social services or youth-related experience (at-risk youth preferred) or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
  • Ability to use a computer, phone, and copy machine.
  • Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse workforce, clients, and the public.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; flexibility to respond to changes.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs.
  • Work requires a lot of movement and activity. Must be moving around and interacting with clients for extended periods of time.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current driver's license and have a good driving record.
  • Must be able to pass Utah DHHS background check for those working with vulnerable populations.
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test.

Salary Description
$17 / hr

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