Drop-in Center Youth and Young Adult (YYA) Advocate

The LifeSpring Drop-in Center is a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space for youth and young adult’s ages 18-25 years of age who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. All services are free of charge. 

Specific Activities

• Create a warm and welcoming environment so youth and youth adults (YYA) will feel safe and accepted
• Provide supportive services to YYA’s who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness
• Provide basic needs assistance (food, water, new clothing, hygiene products, access to shower and do laundry, etc.) to YYA’s when they enter the Drop in Center
• Engage and promote YYA’s social & emotional well-being
• Connect YYA’s to non-housing resources based on their needs
• Connect YYA (if YYA express and interest) to the YYA Liaison that will provide more intensive case management
• Work closely with Just in Time (JIT) staff to determine best fit for YYA

Qualifications/Requirements

• Interested in supporting YYA’s who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness
• Demonstrate awareness of trauma-informed, client-driven, and culturally sensitive care
• Being open and flexible to new tasks that may be requested by program staff
• Culturally sensitive, respectful, welcoming, non-judgmental, punctual, empathetic, and committed
• Professional and YYA centered
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Physical Demands/Work Environment

TB Test, Drug Screening, and Live Scan Background Check

Work Schedule

• Preferred that volunteer can to commit to at least two days a week for a minimum of 3 hours
• The Drop-in center is open 10am-2pm Monday - Friday
• Shifts: M-F from 12 pm to 2 pm or 1 pm to 3 pm  and evenings Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 pm to 7 pm
• At least six months or one semester commitment required