Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs•Lynchburg, VA

2d•$19

About The Position

Hourly, Part Time positions serving youth and families throughout the Lynchburg Area are available. Advocate must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home settings. The Primary responsibilities of the Advocate are to initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families. All service plans will be based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model. This role is primarily focused on providing services to support academic goals and court-involved youth. Advocate develops and maintains good relationships, including setting professional boundaries with participants, colleagues, court personnel, community resources and other relevant stakeholders. Have good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with court-involved youth and relevant stakeholders. Collaborative skills with an ability to work independently and as part of a team and collaborate effective to ensure the safety of self and others. This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
Minimum of one year of experience with working directly with youth and families in community, home, or school settings.
Ability to work with diverse populations of staff, children, and families in a collaborative and culturally sensitive manner.
Provide quality documentation, progress notes, and submitted within required deadlines.
General knowledge of client development, family dynamics, behavioral management techniques, and local community resources.
Skills in effective communication, maintaining relationships with social service providers, and coaching/training youth in age-appropriate behaviors and problem solving.
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Services, or related field is preferred.
Master's degree in Counseling, Human Services, Social Services, or related field is preferred.
Proficiency in Spanish is considered a valuable asset but is not required.

Responsibilities

Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned participants and their families.
Service plans will be based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model.
Providing services to support academic goals and court-involved youth.
Develops and maintains good relationships, including setting professional boundaries with participants, colleagues, court personnel, community resources and other relevant stakeholders.
Communicate effectively with court-involved youth and relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate effectively to ensure the safety of self and others.