What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Advocate position at DOVE Center?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Youth Advocate is responsible for facilitating all outreach activities and groups for children/youth ages 0-18, as well as assisting with various community outreach events. Most of the childcare and/or children/youth groups are scheduled co-occurring to adult support groups. During youth activities and groups, it is a priority for an advocate to have the ability to reflectively listen to a child/youth and help them feel heard while advocating for their needs and concerns. DOVE’s goal in advocacy is to empower any individual to voice their needs and concerns with people they are safe with. A Youth Advocate is expected to stay current with best practices for providing victim advocacy, which includes a minimum of 40 hours of victim advocacy training.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
- Direct Service (80%):
- Plan, Organize, and Facilitate child/youth activities and groups at various times and locations, in conjunction with Youth Advocates and Prevention Advocates. Including:
- Childcare provided during 5-6 adult support groups and classes
- Support Group (Kid’s Club) facilitated for children 6-13 yrs.
- Youth Self Esteem and Empowerment classes at 1-2 WCSD Schools and Healthy Relationships presentations at schools throughout the county (back up for Prevention team)
- Assist Supervisor in providing individual and group-based parenting support services, focused on promoting positive parenting skills
- Respite Childcare for Shelter Clients
- Safety Planning with children 6 and older at the Shelter
- Childcare to allow client to meet individually with case manager or counselor
- Plan, Organize, and Facilitate child/youth activities and groups at various times and locations, in conjunction with Youth Advocates and Prevention Advocates. Including:
- Indirect Service (20%):
- Prepare, organize, inventory, and transport youth program/activity supplies to/from a variety of locations
- Coordinate/collaborate closely with other Education/Youth Program team members.
- Assist supervisor(s) in development of curriculum and protocols for various child/youth related groups, activities, and classes
- Attend all mandated training, meetings, and community coalitions, as required/requested by assigned supervisor(s)
- Practice compliance with all policies, record keeping requirements, checklist assignments, assigned documentation, and any other assigned duties
Salary : $16
