Youth Connections Advocate

Raise the Future

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

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMidvale • Utah • United StatesJunior💰 $23 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in child welfare practices, including advocacy for youth and knowledge of trauma-informed care. Proven ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and manage multiple projects effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Social Work1-3 Years Experience In Child WelfareExcellent Verbal And Written Communication SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyBilingual In English And Spanish

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Hard Skills

Child Welfare KnowledgeTrauma-Informed PracticesFamily Support ServicesDatabase/Data-Mining ExperienceEvidence-Based Recruitment Model Implementation

Soft Skills

Excellent Customer Service SkillsAbility To Organize And Manage Multiple ProjectsStrong Relationship Building SkillsWillingness To Engage In Cold Calling

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Foster CareCASAChild Welfare SystemLegal PermanencyYouth Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Find permanent homes for youth, especially those hardest to place, in the foster care system
Learn about youth on the caseload by thoroughly reviewing their history and listening to their needs
Solve problems, advocate for youth, and identify past and current connections to help youth find stability
Build a network of supportive connections in the lives of children and youth
Help youth achieve legal permanency
Implement the Dave Thomas Foundation's Wendy's Wonderful Kids child-focused, evidence-based recruitment model
Work closely with community leaders, CASA employees, case workers, attorneys, therapists, youth, judges, and other stakeholders
Expand knowledge of the child welfare system and trauma dynamics

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 required
Up to 50% travel, mostly driving within the state, is required
Dependable transportation and insurability as a driver
Ability and willingness to travel with flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects
Demonstrated 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
Microsoft Office Suite and database/data-mining experience preferred
Master's Degree in Social Work preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Previous working experience with adoption or child welfare preferred
Expertise in providing family support services preferred
Knowledge of trauma impact and trauma-informed practices preferred

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