Job detail
Youth Advocate
First Place for Youth
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/27/2026
Location
Oakland, California
Salary
$61,610 - $74,700 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The youth advocate provides case management, psycho-Social assessments, and coaching to foster youth to support their transition to adulthood. Responsibilities include conducting in-Person meetings, facilitating life skills training, and collaborating with community providers to ensure housing and employment stability.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling is required, with a master's degree preferred. Candidates must have at least four years of experience in child welfare or social services and possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
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Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Vacation time
- Employee assistance program
- Sick time
- Dependent care FSA
- Floating holidays
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Healthcare FSA
- Paid sabbatical