Anti-Trafficking Youth Advocate

Center for Youth Services • Rochester, NY

8d

About The Position

The Center for Youth’s Safe Harbour program provides case coordination and advocacy for commercially sexually exploited youth. Services include shelter, counseling, safety needs, and other interventions to address young people’s needs. The Youth Engagement Advocate provides intensive case management and advocacy, helping youth address immediate life and safety issues and reduce the risk of continued sexual exploitation and abuse.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field and two years of experience navigating systems and providing crisis case management, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent literacy and communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Offers may be contingent on a background check and driving record, as well as automobile insurance that meets the agency insurance carrier’s requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention.
• Provide case management and youth advocacy.
• Provide individual counseling.
• Conduct community outreach to youth-serving agencies.
• Maintain client confidentiality consistent with center policies.
• Assess referral readiness and provide referral services.
• Respond after hours; conduct assessments and intakes.
• Engage youth to offer services and referrals.
• Transport clients when required and consistent with agency policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time