Youth Advocate (Social Worker)

First Place for Youth

1 month ago

California$70K - $73KFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join First Place for Youth as a Youth Advocate (Social Worker) in United States. First Place For Youth-Join Our Team Video! [https://www.

Key Responsibilities

residence visits are mandatory as outlined in the program guidelines.

Develops partnership strategy with each youth

Gathers and analyzes on

going information to ensure youth safety, well

Requirements

2 years of experience working in a child welfare social service setting or with transition age youth with complex presentations including chronic trauma.

Master's Degree in a social work, psychology, counselling or equivalent required.

A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers and increase a sense of belonging.

Professional License is a plus.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $70K - $73K

29 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join First Place for Youth as a Youth Advocate (Social Worker).

Key Skills

Case ManagementPsycho-social AssessmentIntervention StrategiesClinical LeadershipCoachingMentoringCrisis InterventionReferralsLife Skills TrainingAdvocacyGoal SettingDe-escalationCollaborationDocumentationCultural CompetencyYouth Centered Approach

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Youth Advocate (Social Worker) position at First Place for Youth includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at First Place for Youth is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

First Place for Youth lists compensation for this physician position at $70k to $73k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($70k–$73k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Case Management, Psycho-social Assessment, Intervention Strategies, Clinical Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Crisis Intervention, Referrals. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Youth Advocate is responsible for case management, psycho-social assessment, and the development and implementation of intervention strategies for foster youth. This role involves providing clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team to help youth achieve goals related to housing stability,...

Benefits package: 15 days vacation, 12 days sick time, 2 floating holidays, 15 paid holidays, Health Insurance (Kaiser or UCH), Dental, Vision, Paid baby bonding leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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