Lead Youth Advocate - Our House

Family Assistance Program

Location: Mentone, CA
Department: Our House
Job Type: Full-Time; evenings and weekends required
Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour
Reports To: Program Manager

About Family Assistance Program

Family Assistance Program empowers individuals and families by providing the resources, support, and skills needed to build safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Lead Youth Advocate to join our Our House team!

The Lead Youth Advocate is responsible for overseeing daily shift operations, supervising Youth Advocates, and ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment for youth. This position plays an important leadership role in supporting staff, responding to challenging situations, and ensuring youth receive appropriate care and guidance.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, experience working with youth, and a passion for making a positive difference in young people's lives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Youth Advocates during assigned shifts.
• Ensure appropriate staffing ratios and adequate supervision of youth.
• Oversee the implementation of individual service plans.
• Respond to behavioral challenges and manage crises using approved de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and structured environment for youth.
• Complete accurate shift reports, daily logs, and incident documentation.
• Communicate effectively with the Program Manager and team members regarding daily operations and youth needs.
• Model professionalism, teamwork, and positive leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet applicable Title 22 Facility Manager qualification requirements and one of the following educational and experience combinations:

• Associate's degree or 60 semester units in social work, psychology, counseling, child development, or a related field, AND at least 1 year of experience working with children or adolescents.
• Bachelor's degree in any field AND at least 1 year of experience working with children or adolescents.
• High school diploma AND at least 2 years of experience working with children or adolescents in a group care setting.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain criminal background clearance (Live Scan).
• TB clearance and physical examination.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ability to complete required orientation training within 30 days.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Join Our Team!

If you are passionate about supporting youth, enjoy leading a team, and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply!

Family Assistance Program is an Equal Opportunity Employer.