Youth Advocate Jobs in the United States
Lutheran Services Florida
Fort Myers, FL
Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements. Compile required reports on families in caseload and submit to supervisor in a timely manner, including progress notes, reports to appropriate agencies and courts as the needs dictate.
Lutheran Services Florida
Miami, FL
Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements. Compile required reports on families in caseload and submit to supervisor in a timely manner, including progress notes, reports to appropriate agencies and courts as the needs dictate.
Lutheran Services Florida
Pensacola, FL
Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements. Compile required reports on families in caseload and submit to supervisor in a timely manner, including progress notes, reports to appropriate agencies and courts as the needs dictate.
Lutheran Services Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Additionally, pursuant to House Bill 531 (2025), Lutheran Services Florida must ensure that all job vacancy postings and advertisements include a clear and conspicuous link to the AHCA Clearinghouse website and its requirements. The Counselor I assists in the provision of services to families by providing individual and family counseling, case management services to include but are not limited to referrals, follow-up, advocacy, etc.
House of Hope Green Bay, Inc
$17 - $19
Green Bay, WI
High school diploma required; degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Development, Child/Youth Development or related field preferred. The Advocate Second Shift position is responsible for implementing various group and individual program components at House of Hope during the afternoon and evening hours.
Leidos
$59150 - $106925
Fairbanks, AK
The Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselor (CYB-MFLC) position offers a unique opportunity to serve a vital role, in providing non-medical support, which includes counseling, consultation, and outreach, to eligible faculty, staff, parents, children, and youth. Work at installation Child Development Centers (CDCs) with children 0-5, before or after-school care centers for school-aged children, youth and teens on educational activities and appropriate developmental focus.
Jobot
$34 - $38
Santa Cruz, CA
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Mount Prospect Academy
Bennington, VT
Tag - Residential Youth Counselors, Youth Counselors, Direct Care Professionals, Direct Care Workers, Youth Mentor, Youth Worker, Behavioral Health Professionals, Mental Health Counselors, Youth Specialist, Awake/Overnight Residential, Youth Counselor, Residential Community Youth Leader, Camp Counselor, Residential Aide. Your Role: Overnight Awake Youth Counselor - see full job description at time of interviewYou’ll ensure the safety and well-being of youth during overnight hours.
Camp Hill Nursing & Rehab
$55000 - $65000
Camp Hill, PA
Collaborate with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect patient rights, dignity, independence, and psychological well-being.*Maintain good working relationships with center employees, meeting with administration and nursing staff to collaborate and plan.*Assure a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment is completed for each patient that identifies social, emotional, psychological needs and strengths.*Educate patients and families regarding their rights and responsibilities, health care decision making/advance directives, effective problem solving, and available community resources.*Provide therapeutic interventions to assist patients to cope with their transition and adjustment to a nursing center and to address behavior or mood problems Qualifications: *Bachelor's degree in social work or human services required.*Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by state of employment to practice in long-term care. Responsibilities: Join our team as Director of Social Services and foster an environment within the nursing center that enables our patients/residents to maximize their well-being and overall quality of life by creating a climate, policies, and routines that enable patients/residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity.
TemPositions Group Of Companies
$55
null, NY
Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homelessness within disenfranchised communities including individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health issues. The Director of Social Services oversees all social services and case management operations, ensuring high-quality, compliant service delivery.
Mount Prospect Academy
Bennington, VT
Tag - Residential Youth Counselors, Youth Counselors, Direct Care Professionals, Direct Care Workers, Youth Mentor, Youth Worker, Behavioral Health Professionals, Mental Health Counselors, Youth Specialist, Awake/Overnight Residential, Youth Counselor, Residential Community Youth Leader, Camp Counselor, Residential Aide. We’re Hiring: Evening Residential Counselors – Bennington, VT$18.50–$21hr • $1,000 Sign‑On Bonus • 4‑Day Workweek • Career Growth & TrainingVermont Permanency Initiative (VPI) is hiring Residential Counselors for our Bennington, VT program to provide support and mentorship to youth in a therapeutic residential environment.
Chestnut Health Systems
$44400 - $50575
Belleville, IL
In this role, you will deliver compassionate case management and community support services, helping young individuals navigate the court system while addressing behavioral health needs. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.
Care-One
Newton, MA
Social Service functions include but are not limited to: supervising social service staff, direct services, advocacy, counseling, service coordination, education, in-servicing, policy and program development and community relations. Provide for therapeutic intervention to help residents cope with the social and psychological aspects of their illnesses, impairments, or disabilities as well as their feelings about institutionalization and separation from family, community, physical and emotional loss.
Care-One
$95000 - $110000
Concord, MA
Ensures and documents that residents/families have input into the care planning process; Acts as liaison between residents, families, outside agencies, and the Center Administrator to ensure that the resident's rights are maintained; Takes responsibility for conducting family meetings as needed; functions in a management capacity and adheres to all policies and procedures of the Center as a representative of CareOne Administration; Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms and reports under the direction of the Administrator and submitting such reports to the Administrator and/or consultants as required; Facilitates discharge planning including the development of an organized discharge plan for all customers; Concerns self with the safety of all Center residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also ensures that the Center adheres to legal, safety, health, fire, and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her in carrying out the Center's fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS; Puts customer service first and adheres to the CareOne Culture of Excellence Pledge.
Marmet Center
$54080 - $58240
Marmet, WV
May directly supervise two or more Social Services staff.*Accountable for Social Services practice, measuring outcomes to interventions, and departmental productivity.*Assures that a psychosocial assessment is completed for each patient/resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths.*Ensures that patient/resident discharge goals are identified at admission and documented. Assesses each patient/resident for discharge.*Educate staff regarding the role of Social Services and the psychosocial needs of patients/residents and their families/significant others including the problems of aging and disability.
Providence Non-RN - Oregon
$41.63 - $64.63
Lake Oswego, OR
The position will collaborate with other disciplines in the formation of treatment plans and patient assessments while supporting the unity in providing evidence-based and trauma informed care in small groups and individually. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.
Pocahontas Center
$29 - $34
Marlinton, WV
Collaborate with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect patient rights, dignity, independence, and psychological well-being.*Maintain good working relationships with center employees, meeting with administration and nursing staff to collaborate and plan.*Assure a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment is completed for each patient that identifies social, emotional, psychological needs and strengths.*Educate patients and families regarding their rights and responsibilities, health care decision making/advance directives, effective problem solving, and available community resources.*Provide therapeutic interventions to assist patients to cope with their transition and adjustment to a nursing center and to address behavior or mood problems Qualifications: *Bachelor's degree in social work or human services required.*Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by state of employment to practice in long-term care. Responsibilities: Join our team as Director of Social Services and foster an environment within the nursing center that enables our patients/residents to maximize their well-being and overall quality of life by creating a climate, policies, and routines that enable patients/residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity.
SummitStone Health Partners
$34.47 - $44.42
Fort Collins, CO
Assist clients in improving their well-being and quality of life by training in behavioral skills; educating clients to make informed choices; developing clients coping skills, helping clients to problem solve, and negotiating tasks of daily living. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.
St. Anthony HC and Rehab Ctr
$20 - $25
Clovis, NM
Collaborate with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect patient rights, dignity, independence, and psychological well-being.*Maintain good working relationships with center employees, meeting with administration and nursing staff to collaborate and plan.*Assure a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment is completed for each patient that identifies social, emotional, psychological needs and strengths.*Educate patients and families regarding their rights and responsibilities, health care decision making/advance directives, effective problem solving, and available community resources.*Provide therapeutic interventions to assist patients to cope with their transition and adjustment to a nursing center and to address behavior or mood problems Qualifications: *Bachelor's degree in social work or human services required.*Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by state of employment to practice in long-term care. Responsibilities: Join our team as Director of Social Services and foster an environment within the nursing center that enables our patients/residents to maximize their well-being and overall quality of life by creating a climate, policies, and routines that enable patients/residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity.
IVA'AL Solutions, LLC
$78000 - $86000
Las Vegas, NV
The Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist (FAIS) is a member of the multidisciplinary Family Advocacy Program (FAP) team and works in the following prioritized capacities: The maltreatment component to assess families referred for suspected maltreatment and treats individuals, families, and groups whose maltreatment allegation(s) met criteria for maltreatment. Description:IVA’AL Solutions, LLC provides support to the Air Force (AF) Family Advocacy Program (FAP) and is responsible for staffing qualified Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Registered Nurses, Certified Victim Advocates, and Program Assistants at U.S. AF Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) across the country.
Mount Prospect Academy
$48000 - $55000
Keene, NH
The PS will perform some or all of the following services: provide clinical support for individuals and their families to overcome obstacles, identify strengths and develop support networks that will help them overcome barriers; provide education and guidance to assist in developing structure, routines, effective parenting skills, and positive communication. A minimum of 2 years of experience in human services or a related field, including direct experience working with children and families.
Thom Child And Family Services
$68000 - $73000
Waltham, MA
As an Early Intervention Social Worker / Clinician, you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their families in both their homes and community settings. This position may offer opportunities to receive clinical supervision hours toward LICSW licensure for eligible LCSWs, depending on program needs and supervisor availability.
Integrated Services for Behavioral Health
$22.29 - $26.82
McConnelsville, OH
Maintains necessary documentation, participates in program evaluation, attends team and program planning meetings, cross-systems training, and acquires knowledge of community resources. We serve Southeastern and Central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities.
IVA'AL Solutions, LLC
San Antonio, TX
Description:IVA’AL Solutions, LLC provides support to the Air Force (AF) Family Advocacy Program (FAP) and is responsible for staffing qualified Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Registered Nurses, Certified Victim Advocates, and Program Assistants at U.S. AF Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) across the country. The FATM is the primary provider of treatment services for assigned maltreatment and prevention cases, coordinating services for families and monitoring client participation and progress utilizing the modalities of social casework, psychotherapy, and psycho-educational interventions.
Mount Prospect Academy
Burlington, VT
If you’re passionate about supporting at-risk youth, strengthening families, and delivering trauma‑informed care, this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in human services. Vermont Support & Stabilization (VTSS) is expanding our team and seeking a mission‑driven Permanency Clinician to provide in‑home and community-based mental health services to youth and families across Northern Vermont.
King of Prussia Nursing&Rehab
$20.38 - $25
King of Prussia, PA
As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. * Certifications in: Geriatric case management; Hospice and Palliative care; Gerontology; Clinical Social Work; Healthcare Nephrology; Mental health and/ or substance abuse.
Mountain Ridge Center
$54080 - $58240
Franklin, NH
Collaborate with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect patient rights, dignity, independence, and psychological well-being.*Maintain good working relationships with center employees, meeting with administration and nursing staff to collaborate and plan.*Assure a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment is completed for each patient that identifies social, emotional, psychological needs and strengths.*Educate patients and families regarding their rights and responsibilities, health care decision making/advance directives, effective problem solving, and available community resources.*Provide therapeutic interventions to assist patients to cope with their transition and adjustment to a nursing center and to address behavior or mood problems Qualifications: *Bachelor's degree in social work or human services required.*Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by state of employment to practice in long-term care. Responsibilities: Join our team as Director of Social Services and foster an environment within the nursing center that enables our patients/residents to maximize their well-being and overall quality of life by creating a climate, policies, and routines that enable patients/residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity.
Campbell County Health
Gillette, WY
Works with care management team to ensure provision of quality services along the continuum of care, decrease fragmentation, enhance the resident’s quality of life, efficiently use resident care resources, maximize cost containment opportunities, and improve successful transitions of care. The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center, part of Campbell County Health’s comprehensive system of care facilities, is a long-term care facility offering both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services in Gillette, Wyoming.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen
$52000
Bridgewater, NJ
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen (CCDOM), with more than 450 employees is a non-profit, social services agency with its mission, driven by Catholic social teaching, of providing quality services with dignity and respect to the poor, vulnerable and all people in need and partnering with families and communities to improve the quality of life. Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field with at least 1 year experience working with families experiencing trauma, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, and child abuse and/or neglect.
Helen Ross McNabb Center
Chattanooga, TN
Case Managers at McNabb Center deliver integrated, person-centered care by developing treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. Working with a defined caseload, Case Managers help clients navigate systems of care, provide essential support, and advocate on their behalf.
Jobot
$25 - $34
New Orleans, LA
Our inpatient programs are designed to provide short-term, acute care treatment for adults and seniors suffering from depression and other mood related disorders, psychosis, suicidal preoccupation, and any other mental health symptoms that present a major decline in functioning. Our highly trained, caring therapy staff provides comprehensive and confidential treatment to adults and seniors suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar, psychosis, changes in behaviors or other declines in functioning due to a mental health condition.
Catholic Charities Eastern Washington
$18.79 - $19.74
Spokane, WA
Problem Solving Ability: ability to identify and/or prevent problems before they occur; ability to formulate alternative solutions to problems when necessary; ability to transfer learning from past experiences to new experiences of similar nature. Quality Management: ability to complete duties, on time and with absolute precision, at least 95% of the time; ability to edit the accuracy and thoroughness of one’s work as well as the work of others; ability to constructively apply feedback to improve performance, ability to generate ideas to improve and promote quality in work.
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington
$21 - $27
Yakima, WA
The Peer Specialist assists with and co-facilitates monthly youth groups, contributes to staff development by promoting effective youth-centered engagement strategies, and represents youth perspectives through participation in the Youth Advisory Board. Peer Counselor certification through the Washington Health Care Authority upon hire or Certified Peer Support Specialist or Certified Peer Support Specialist Trainee credential from the Washington State Department of Health within 6 months of hire.
North Central ESD
$55652 - $71383
Omak, WA
The regional North Central Educational Service District 171 (NCESD 171) is seeking a dynamic team player interested in making an impact in the lives of students as an Educational Advocate for youth in Omak School District and Okanogan County. Minimum 2-years of proven recent job-related experience working in K-12 student support in educational settings, health problem prevention, health promotion, behavioral healthcare, or a combination of experience in the stated areas.
Y Social Impact Center
$22 - $27.5
Seattle, WA
Through our programs we aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; establishing stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. You will provide culturally competent, and strength-based peer support to youth and their families to decrease crisis and increase in-home stabilization by identifying support and teaching youth skills to effectively navigate community resources to meet their needs.
MultiCare Health System
Burien, WA
A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724 one of these higher credentials are held: Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed, Marriage & Family Therap Assoc (LMFTA), Mental Health Counselor Assoc (LMHCA), SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC). Specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatment, Navos provides inpatient psychiatric care, residential treatment and community-based programs.
Professional Services Group
Kenosha, WI
tags: youth justice, youth justice services worker, youth justice advocate, at-risk youth, at-risk teens, social services, human services, social work, criminal justice, social worker, juvenile, delinquency, juvenile court. At minimum, must have an Associate's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related; or the equivalent of 60+ completed college credits.
Lighthouse
Pontiac, MI
Engage in regular virtual meetings with key stakeholders and regional partners, including Steering Committee and various in person partner convenings, offering your unique perspective and insights as a person with lived experience, Meet regularly with the Youth Advisory Board Coordinator, Attend and actively participate in Learning Cohort meetings and office hours, Provide valuable input on strategies, programs, and policies designed to address youth homelessness and the YHSI project, Collaborate with other YHSI Youth Advocates and YHSI team members to curate and deliver impactful presentations to community groups, partners, stakeholders, policymakers, and other groups to raise awareness and educate on the realities of youth homelessness, Attend trainings and workshops to enhance professional development and represent Lighthouse, Participate in sub committees related to the YHSI initiative, Enforce agency policy and procedures and uphold agency values to maintain a safe, client-centered, and inclusive environment for clients, staff, interns, and volunteers, Carry out any additional tasks assigned by supervisor. Lighthouse owns and operates Spero Housing Group, a subsidiary non-profit dedicated specifically to developing and operating high quality affordable and supportive housing for persons of low and moderate income, as well as HandUp, a community and crowdfunding platform serving 100+ homeless service agencies and their clients across the United States.
Black Youth Leadership Project
$18 - $25
Elk Grove, CA
BYLP is seeking self-starting, energetic, positive, service-oriented individuals to work in school site, office and virtual settings with elementary, middle school and high school aged youth including interaction with the parents of program participants. Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
$28.95 - $31.44
Seattle, WA
Under the guidance and direction of the Director of Education, the Youth Engagement Coordinator - Career Navigator supports youth and young adults ages 16–24, especially those disconnected from school or work, in identifying, accessing, and completing high-quality education, training, and employment opportunities. Rooted in ULMS’s mission to empower Black and underserved communities, this role uses a whole-person, culturally responsive pathways-navigation approach to provide individualized coaching, assessments, career planning, and wraparound support.
MultiCare Health System
Lakewood, WA
A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724 one of these higher credentials are held: Counselor Agency Affiliated Licensed, Marriage & Family Therap Assoc (LMFTA), Mental Health Counselor Assoc (LMHCA), SW Associate Advanced License (LSWAA), SW Advanced Lic (LASW), SW Assoc Independent Clinical Lic (LSWAIC). Providing services for adults, children, and families with Medicaid coverage, Greater Lakes offers 6 convenient mental health care locations including a 16-bed inpatient facility covering medically necessary voluntary and involuntary services to adults.
THE SUPPORT CENTER
$34500 - $37500
Okanogan, WA
Network with other agencies as appropriate to assure consistency in services to children, provide case management and maintenance of client records, facilitate plans for meeting the needs of clients, being sensitive to cultural and racial diversity. BA in Human Resources or related field and two years of progressively responsible experience in sexual abuse/assault services or a combination of six years of relevant education, training and experience.
Bellefaire JCB
Cleveland, OH
The SAY worker will provide pertinent prevention education in the classroom as well as small group sessions for students that will help them learn positive coping tools, active listening skills, effective message sending, self-awareness, decision-making, communication strategies and conflict resolution. Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.
People For People
$23.46 - $30.61
Stevenson, WA
This role employs a holistic approach to address participants' career goals, identify necessary services to achieve those goals, and offer mentoring, business outreach, and follow-up support aimed at fostering their success in both education and employment to ensure participants attain and maintain financial self-sufficiency. We are seeking individuals who share our vision of public service and are committed to “changing lives” through an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to improved public safety for our community and better outcomes for our program participants.
AspireHopeNY
Seneca Falls, NY
Title Description: The YPA will act as a support to youth through Skill Building, Coaching, Engagement, Bridging and Transition Support, Self-advocacy, Self-Efficacy and Empowerment, and Community Connections and Natural Supports. Our mission is to engage individuals, families, and communities in improving their own mental and physical health through services that are led and supported by peers who have been through relevant experiences.
Adolescent Wellness Academy
Boca Raton, FL
The Youth Wellness Advocate serves as a bridge between clients, families, clinicians, and operations—supporting supervision, program flow, communication, and client experience throughout the IOP day. This role is a key member of the care team, responsible for helping create a safe, structured, and supportive environment for adolescents and their families during evening programming.
Harlem Children's Zone
$25 - $30
New York, NY
The Youth Advocate will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission aligned Youth Advocate to support the Promise Academy After School program.
Traffick911
Addison, TX
The VCA will play a pivotal role in connecting and referring the survivor with trauma informed services including but not limited to: residential/drug/alcohol/mental health treatment, counseling and therapy services, support groups, 12-step programs, legal services, family counseling, transitional housing, job skills training, crime victims’ compensation applications, medical services, tattoo removal. Acquire and maintain deep knowledge of sex trafficking and trauma associated with this abuse, evidence-informed practice, sociohistorical context, policy, research, and evaluation methods relevant to case management and the child sex trafficking population, and shall use such information to ensure excellence in service delivery.
EDSI Solutions
St Louis, Missouri
Facilitate educational activities in individual and group settings to remediate basic skills and increase functional educational levels. · Establish detailed documentation of all client records to maintain organized database and generate all project reports as needed.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark
Union City, NJ
An associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field that is unrelated to social work or psychology and six months experience working with children in a group setting; OR. A high school diploma or GED and 1 to 3 years of experience working with children in a group setting, such as a coach, mentor, teacher, or advocate for children; OR.