Child/Youth Advocate
About The Position
Alliance for Community Transformations is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and community-focused Child & Youth Advocate to join its Youth & Family Services team in Mariposa County. This paid advocacy position primarily supports CASA of Mariposa, with additional responsibilities supporting the Mariposa Family Resource Center and Grit & Grace. The role combines direct advocacy for children and youth with community outreach and program support. The position is grant-funded and limited-term, with funding currently secured through June 30, 2027. The agency intends to reapply for continued funding, but future funding is not guaranteed. Employment beyond June 30, 2027, depends on funding availability and continued program needs. The advocate maintains an assigned CASA caseload and builds consistent, trusting relationships with children and youth involved in the child welfare system. The role supports their safety, well-being, permanency, and best interests through regular visits and communication, resource connections, collaboration with caregivers and service providers, attendance at authorized hearings and meetings, and case documentation. The position also contributes to volunteer coordination and training, outreach and community partnerships, family engagement and resource referrals, events, retail and promotional activities, and general program coordination.
Requirements
- Passion for advocating for children and youth, particularly those who have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or involvement in the child welfare system.
- Strong communication, organization, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with children and youth while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Ability to manage an assigned CASA caseload, maintain consistent contact with youth, and complete accurate, timely case documentation.
- Comfort with public speaking, community outreach, presentations, and building relationships with community partners.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and collaborate effectively with a team.
- Compassionate, dependable, proactive, flexible, and committed to supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, email, electronic documentation, and social media platforms.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
- Willingness to complete and maintain required CASA training, background clearances, and ongoing professional development.
- Willingness to travel throughout Mariposa County and surrounding communities, including occasional travel outside the county.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children, youth, families, or vulnerable populations.
- Knowledge of child welfare services, dependency court proceedings, trauma-informed care, and community resources.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an assigned CASA caseload and build consistent, trusting relationships with children and youth involved in the child welfare system through regular visits and communication.
- Advocate for children’s and youths’ safety, well-being, permanency, and best interests by identifying individual needs and connecting them with resources.
- Collaborate with caregivers, social workers, schools, and service providers; attend authorized court hearings and case-related meetings; and complete required case documentation.
- Participate in outreach events, presentations, volunteer recruitment, and community activities, and build partnerships with schools, businesses, and local organizations.
- Assist with CASA volunteer coordination, training activities, case documentation, reporting, and daily program operations.
- Support family engagement, resource referrals, community events, retail operations, marketing, social media, and promotional activities for the Family Resource Center and Grit & Grace.
- Support event planning, outreach calendars, program documentation, reporting, and administrative activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
