Student Advocate
- Posted
- 10 days ago
- Employment type
- Part-Time
- Location
- Pasadena, CA
- Closing date
About this organization
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and teens facing homelessness? Are you searching for not just a job, but a calling? Door of Hope, a Christian nonprofit that empowers families facing homelessness to transform their lives, is hiring a Student Advocate to be part of our life-changing work.
About this job
The Student Advocate assists in all aspects of the children’s program, early intervention, teen program, and special events. This role requires a ministry-minded individual with a genuine passion for children, strong organizational skills, and a proactive, self-starting approach. The position does require some schedule flexibility, but provides room to grow with the organization. The Student Advocate will diligently work with children of a variety of ages to nurture a sense of belonging and safety, God-given strengths, and to empower children to grow emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
+Schedule
20-22 hours/week: Monday 1:30-8:30pm; Tuesday-Thursday 4-8:30pm (with some flexibility)
Occasional weekends
+Expected compensation: $20/hour to $22/hour depending on experience
+Competitive benefits package including:
Paid PTO: 12 sick days, 13 holidays, 10 vacation days (increases over tenure), 5 jury duty days, up to 5 bereavement days
Health Insurance: we cover 100% of your premium on our Kaiser Gold HMO, Anthem Gold HMO Plans (PPO Plan is available as a buy-up option)
We cover 50% of your dependents’ premium for our health insurance plan
Employer contribution to employee’s dental and vision premiums
Therapy Subsidy
403(b): 3% dollar-for-dollar match
Roles & responsibilities
Prepare, pick up supplies for, and implement scheduled enrichment curriculum bi-weekly under direction of the Youth Coordinator and/or Children & Youth Manager
Pick up donations and distribute items according to the program’s needs
Communicate regularly with residents, team members, and program manager
Create a welcoming environment for families through warmth, approachability, and intentional relationship-building
Provide sign-up support for tutoring with School on Wheels, summer camps, and other partner organizations
Provide consistent structure and behavior management when needed in alignment with Door of Hope’s discipline philosophy and policies
Provide warm hospitality and clear guidance to volunteers, ensuring they feel welcomed and supported
Uphold organizational standards by managing cleanliness, order, and functionality of children’s spaces, storage room, and donations.
Assist with various administrative tasks (permission slips, flyers, field trip paperwork, maintain calendars, etc.)
Planning, organizing, and chaperoning field trip activities
Assist with the youth programming under direction of the Youth Coordinator
Act as point-person for children’s holiday activities, including helping with Annual Toy Drive, Summer Festival, and Door of Hope Christmas Party
Perform any other task necessary to support the mission of Door of Hope
Qualifications
Experience working with children required
Experience working with children at-risk or children with trauma or teaching experience a plus
Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, education, or similar fields (in-progress or completed) a plus
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Driver's license and 2 years minimum experience driving required
Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs. required
Basic understanding of Microsoft software and computer literacy
Demonstrates strong ownership and follow-through, with the ability to manage projects independently
Salary
$20/hour to $22/hour depending on experience