Advocate Child

Family Rescue•Chicago, IL

7d•$39,000 - $41,000

About The Position

The Advocate (Children) - Bilingual assists in developing and implementing services for child and teen victims of domestic violence and/or students. Services may include consultation and support for clients and community service providers; establishing links with health and social service providers; coordinating mental health and disability services; prevention and intervention services for victims who may also be affected by substance abuse; and family counseling. The Advocate provides advocacy and connects clients with needed services. The role provides counseling, tutoring, crisis intervention, legal advocacy, case management, and follow-up services. It also coordinates activities and recognition programs for children and teens, supports their learning needs, and works with external organizations, internal agency programs, and the wider community. The position is full-time, defined as 35 or more hours per week, and may include some evenings and weekends. It is salaried, non-exempt, and reports to the Site Coordinator.

Requirements

Bilingual; the posting does not specify the required languages.
Must complete 40-hour domestic violence training within three months of hire.
Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within one year of hire.
May require city and/or state certification.

Nice To Haves

Prefer a B.A. degree in social service or a related field.
An A.A. degree with one or more years of applicable experience may be considered.
A High School Diploma with two or more years of related experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling, potentially including weekly support groups.
Develop service plans jointly with each client and/or parent; monitor progress and adjust plans as needed, with goals, objectives, and time frames clearly specified.
Provide tutoring sessions for children and teens.
Coordinate recognition programs for children and teens.
Observe and assess children’s and teens’ progress, actions, interactions, and needs.
Coordinate ways to meet children’s and teens’ learning needs through daily program activities, individual therapeutic work, family conferences, and referrals to other resources as needed.
Provide legal advocacy and court escort services for clients and/or parents.
Provide crisis intervention to walk-in clients, call-in clients, and clients referred by other means.
Coordinate and advocate on behalf of clients and/or Family Rescue with outside entities, including social service, mental health, and substance abuse organizations.
Coordinate and provide opportunities for children and teens to participate in social, recreational, and educational activities.
Provide community presentations and trainings to public and private entities.
Serve as a liaison between Family Rescue and the community at large.
Work with internal agency programs to connect clients with appropriate services.
Provide case management and documentation, complete required documentation in a timely manner, and maintain records, files, and reports as directed.
Provide follow-up services to clients after they leave Family Rescue services.
Attend required or scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May assist with picking up and distributing donations.
May conduct research or gather resources to assist clients or perform the job.
May assist with cleaning and upkeep of office or building spaces.
May assist other inter-agency or inter-program programs.