Youth Behavioral Health Advocate

Hope Villages of America•Clearwater, FL

1d•$50,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth Behavioral Health Advocate provides trauma-informed therapeutic services to children and adolescents residing in the shelter or receiving services through the outreach center. This position supports children and adolescents who have experienced domestic violence, trauma, abuse, and family instability by providing individual counseling, group therapy, crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocacy services. This position will collaborate with shelter staff, caregivers, schools, and community partners to promote safety, emotional healing, resilience and healthy development.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy
Active licensure or license eligibility in the state of Florida preferred (LCSW, LMHC)
Two (2) years of experience working in the domestic violence field and Florida States Attorney’s Office preferred
Competency-based Core training (30 hours) within 90 days of employment required.
Computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, are required.
Organizational and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with others; valid driver’s license and transportation; demonstrated ability to work with people in crisis.

Nice To Haves

Active licensure or license eligibility in the state of Florida preferred (LCSW, LMHC)
Two (2) years of experience working in the domestic violence field and Florida States Attorney’s Office preferred

Responsibilities

Provide a combination of individual and family counseling to children and adolescents impacted by domestic violence
Develop, manage, and facilitate support groups as needed, focusing on children and adolescents
Develop individualized treatment plans based on guests’ needs.
Provide crisis intervention and emotional stabilization during shelter stays and transitional periods
Collaborate with a caregiver and shelter staff to support healthy coping skills, emotional regulation, and positive family interactions
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation on Osnium
Participate in treatment team meetings
Coordinate referrals and collaborate with medical providers, community agencies, and child welfare
Facilitate therapeutic groups for children and adolescents
Participate in ongoing trainings related to trauma, domestic violence and child development
Regularly update team members regarding resource listings and the status of participants.
Update participant files weekly.
Collect, organize, and enter data into appropriate formats for the WS database and other databases weekly.
Develop self-knowledge of issues domestic violence, laws, policies, and case histories.
Participate in training opportunities including: the mandatory 24-hour DCF Core Training and 6 shadowing hours to be registered for confidentiality and privilege; maintain 17 hours of domestic violence training per year.
Attend staff meetings and local community meetings.
Assist with other duties as assigned.
Follow the administrative guidelines and policies
Maintain a community image consistent with the mission
Engage in a relationship with the team, which is proactive, mutually beneficial, fosters teamwork, and advances the mission
Exercise due care and stewardship of resources, including equipment, food, money, volunteer, and staff time
Oversee the general physical environment for health, safety, and proper maintenance of facilities