JOB SUMMARY

At Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties, every team member plays an essential role in advancing our mission to serve vulnerable individuals and families with compassion and dignity. As part of our team, you will contribute to a wide range of services aimed at fostering hope, healing, and empowerment within the communities we serve.
Youth Advocates at Catholic Charities IEC Children’s Home provide direct care, supervision, and daily engagement to youth placed in our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) and Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) programs. As core members of the care team, Youth Advocates ensure a safe, structured, and trauma-informed living environment while modeling healthy relationships and supporting youth in skill development, emotional regulation, and daily living tasks.
Youth Advocate I is an entry-level role for candidates new to residential work.
Youth Advocate II is for individuals with additional experience or education in human services and greater responsibility in role modeling, de-escalation, and leading peer support in youth settings.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass background checks including ICHAT, FBI fingerprinting, and Central Registry clearance.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Completion of pre-service and ongoing training (including Safety-Care, CPR/First Aid, trauma-informed care, cultural competency).
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of high staffing need.
• Must be physically able to participate in restraints if required (with training), and support youth in physically active settings.

COMMENTS:

This job description is intended to outline the essential functions, general supplementary tasks, and key requirements for successful performance in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional tasks may be assigned, and management reserves the right to modify duties as needed