Immokalee Child and Youth Advocate and Counselor
| Title: | Child and Youth Advocate and Counselor | ||||
| Reports to: | Immokalee Outreach Manager | ||||
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Status:
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Full-time, Non-exempt | ||||
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Description:
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Provide individual and group counseling to children who have witnessed and/or been exposed to domestic violence in the home. Maintain knowledge of methods proven effective when working with children. Maintain resource information on services and referrals available throughout the community. Train community and professionals on special needs and issues of children living in violent homes. Develop and utilize curriculum for age appropriate groups of children. Interface with area children’s agencies and schools to maintain effective collaborations. | ||||
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Requirements & Skills:
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* Bachelor’s Degree, Masters Degree preferred * Proven ability to work well with children * Experience working with at-risk youth * Advanced counseling skills * Ability to assess for child abuse and neglect * Understanding of child development stages * Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred; English fluency required * Proficient computer skills * Ability to pass all state and federal background checks and fingerprinting processes associated with the Jessica Lundsford Act * Ability to evaluate and determine appropriate course of action for multiple problems * Ability to make community presentations * Ability to perform calmly in crisis situations * Valid Florida driver’s license * Successful completion of Core Competency Course & CPR/First Aid Course |
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Duties:
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Assess needs of children Provide personal advocacy Provide individual and group counseling for children Assess child safety and develop safety plan Conduct educational presentations Provide individual assessments for children and teens Assess child abuse and neglect and provide intervention and prevention methods and resources Support and participate in Primary Prevention programming Conduct danger and lethality assessments Maintain appropriate records for all child clients Maintain documentation and statistics as required Assist victims in securing needed referrals Determine scope of needs Assist with basic needs (food, clothing, etc.) as needed Follow-up contact to offer emotional support, provide empathetic listening, and check on victim’s progress Other duties as assigned by Manager |
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