Children's Advocate

Job description

The Youth Advocate works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the Youth Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support towards the youth's targeted goals; including providing transportation to the youth and sometime families being served by the Youth Advocate Program. This position is a contingent part-time position (approximately 10 hours per week per youth, unless willingly to work more).

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies
• Be able to possibly transport children and families to multi-disciplinary meetings, appointments, placements, court hearings and other events
• Respond to emergencies and crises at the direction of the supervisor
• Document all activities in a timely manner including logging mileage and hours worked
• Assist in scheduling and arranging appointments

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED. Associate's Degree in social services preferred.
• Reliable transportation
• A minimum of $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance on vehicle used for transportation
• Working, reliable telephone
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing

Other Skills

• Openness to travel around the community setting
• Openness to work non-traditional hours
• Possess a sincere interest in assisting the youth

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

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COVID-19 Considerations:

We are safely and successfully working out in the community and in-home settings.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both the agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations