Youth Connections Advocate

Raise the Future

. Find permanent homes for youth in the foster care system, especially those hardest to place .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeLas Vegas • Nevada • United StatesJunior💰 $23 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in child welfare and foster care systems, with strong advocacy skills and the ability to build supportive networks for youth. Proficient in managing multiple projects while cultivating relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Social WorkChild Welfare ExperienceExcellent Verbal And Written Communication SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyBilingual English And Spanish

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Hard Skills

Child WelfareAdoption ExperienceTrauma-Informed PracticesFamily Support ServicesDatabase/Data Mining Experience

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCustomer Service SkillsRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsFlexibility

Industry Keywords

Foster CareCASADepartment Of Human ServicesMental HealthWendy's Wonderful Kids Model

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Find permanent homes for youth in the foster care system, especially those hardest to place
Learn about assigned youth by reviewing their history and listening to their needs
Problem-solve and advocate for youth
Find past and current connections to help youth achieve stability and legal permanency
Build networks of supportive connections around children and youth
Implement the Dave Thomas Foundation's Wendy's Wonderful Kids child-focused recruitment model
Work closely with community leaders, CASA employees, case workers, attorneys, therapists, youth, judges, and other stakeholders
Travel primarily within the state and occasionally out of state

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
1-3 years of experience working within child welfare, including CASA, courts, probation, department of human services, foster care, group home, day treatment program, or mental health
General computer literacy
Microsoft Office Suite and database/data mining experience preferred
Up to 50% travel, primarily within the state and occasionally out of state
Reliable transportation and eligibility for driver insurance
Ability and willingness to travel with flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects
Ability to cultivate strong working relationships with diverse populations, including public agency staff
Willingness to engage in cold calling
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Master's degree in social work or related field, with preference for child welfare or foster care adoption experience
A bachelor's degree in social work or related human service field and a minimum of two years' adoption experience may be substituted for a master's degree
Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
Previous adoption or child welfare experience preferred
Expertise in family support services preferred
Knowledge of trauma and trauma-informed practices preferred
Cover letter submission requested

Benefits

Comp & perks

Four (4) weeks of PTO
10+ paid holidays per year
Health Insurance
Dental & vision insurance
100% Paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and childcare
Health Savings Accounts
401k with matching contributions & immediate vesting
Flexible work arrangements available on case-by-case basis
Employee Assistance Program
Discount programs
Paid Parental Leave