In PersonOccasional business or educational travel may be required, lasting no more than 2–3 days.
Social & Community ServicesCommunity Outreach & Programs
About the job
Requirements
A degree, training, and/or experience in a child/youth-services-related field is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows operating systems, Word, Excel, Google Suite, and Google Chrome.
Understanding of child development, childhood trauma, and child advocacy is preferred.
Familiarity with Washington County child/youth resources, agencies, and stakeholders is preferred.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license are required.
Must adhere to federal VAWA and HIPAA laws regarding confidential protected health information.
Must adhere to guidelines set by DOVE Center, the Department of Human Services, the Office for Victims of Crime, and other governing bodies concerning program policies, licensure requirements, and code of ethics.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check and completing initial onboarding training.
Bending, twisting, reaching, and other movements may be necessary during activities; lifting office and job-related materials up to 50 pounds may be requested.
Responsibilities
Facilitate child/youth activities and groups at various times and locations, in conjunction with Youth Advocates and Prevention Advocates, including childcare during 7–8 adult support groups and classes.
Facilitate the Kids’ Club support group for children ages 7–13.
Deliver youth self-esteem and empowerment classes at 1–2 Washington County School District schools and healthy relationships presentations at schools throughout the county, providing backup for the Prevention team as needed.
Assist the supervisor in providing individual and group-based parenting support services focused on promoting positive parenting skills.
Provide respite childcare for shelter clients, safety planning with children age 6 and older at the shelter, and childcare to allow clients to meet individually with a case manager or counselor.
Prepare, organize, inventory, and transport youth program and activity supplies to and from various locations.
Coordinate and collaborate with other Education/Youth Program team members.
Assist supervisors in developing curriculum and protocols for child/youth-related groups, activities, and classes.
Attend mandated training, meetings, and community coalitions as required or requested by assigned supervisors.
Clean and disinfect toys regularly on a rotational basis at DOVE locations.
Comply with policies, record-keeping requirements, checklist assignments, documentation requirements, and other assigned duties.
Participate in at least 40 hours of victim advocacy training and 16 hours of ongoing yearly training.
Maintain continuing education and expertise on current research and developments in child development, adverse childhood experiences, childcare practices, and other pertinent topics.
Desired Qualifications
Bilingual English/Spanish ability is preferred but not required.
JOB TITLE: Youth Advocate
REPORTS TO: Counseling Program Coordinator
LOCATION: St. George
HOURS: Part-time 25-30 hours per week
PAY: $16.96 hourly
BENEFITS: 401(k) 3% Match, Accrued PTO. DOVE Center specified Holiday differential time and a half. Benefits are specified by hours worked in policy/procedure manual.
VALUES:
DOVE Center promotes the workplace values of Trust, Compassion, Accountability, Mutual Respect, Excellence, and Inclusion. In addition to our workplace values, DOVE Center expects employees to demonstrate a commitment to our agency Mission and Vision Statement, as well as our agency policies and procedures. Employees are also expected to demonstrate additional personal and professional qualities specific to their role. Specifically, Youth Advocates are expected to be committed to ongoing learning and development as a trauma informed advocate and child/youth service provider; and are required to participate in a minimum of 40 hours victim advocacy training, and 16 hours of ongoing yearly training. Additionally, Youth Advocates are expected to participate in continuing education and maintain expertise on current research and developments in the fields of child development, ACEs, childcare practices, and other pertinent topics.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Youth Advocate is responsible for facilitating all outreach activities and groups for children/youth ages 0-13, 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 7-8 adult support groups and classes
Support Group (Kid’s Club) facilitated for children 7-13 yrs.
Youth Self Esteem and Empowerment classes at 1-2 WCSD Schools and Healthy Relationships presentations at schools throughout the county (back up as needed 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
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)
Clean and disinfect toys regularly on a rotational basis at all DOVE locations
Practice compliance with all policies, record keeping requirements, checklist assignments, assigned documentation, and any other assigned duties
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge Requirements:
Degree, training, and/or experience in child/youth services related field preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, Word, Excel, Google Suite, and Google Chrome
Understanding of child development, childhood trauma, and child advocacy is preferred
Familiarity with Washington County child/youth resources, agencies, and stakeholders preferred
Intellectual and Physical Requirements:
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
Bending, twisting, reaching, and other movements may be necessary during activities
Lifting of office and job-related materials (up to 50 lbs.) may also be requested
Other Information:
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
Travel may occasionally be required for educational or business purposes. It is not anticipated that any travel would last more than 2 – 3 days
Must adhere to the federal VAWA & HIPAA laws pertaining to confidential protected health information.
Must adhere to guidelines set forth by DOVE Center, the Department of Human Services (DHS), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), and other governing bodies, concerning program policies, licensure requirements, and code of ethics
Employment dependent upon the successful completion/pass of a criminal background check and initial onboarding training
The DOVE Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presence of handicaps or disabilities, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.