Children's Advocate
Company: The Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
Children's Advocate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Children's Advocate works to address the specialized needs of child
and youth survivors of domestic violence and child abuse. - The
Advocate works in partnership with the family to ensure a
comprehensive, timely response that addresses all areas of the
young survivor's safety and survival. - The Children's Advocate
also works closely with the Counseling Services and case management
staff, as well as outside agencies to respond effectively to
families living at a 100-bed emergency shelter setting. - Plans and
facilitates children's programs by coordinating educational and
recreational opportunities for children and youth; maintain
schedule of events; makes appropriate and timely referrals to
Parent Educator. - Encourages children's participation by
initiating and demonstrating interactive activities. - Prepares and
orients children and families to the program by providing
information regarding the impact of domestic violence, minimizing
psychological trauma, helping children and families to maintain
normal routines. - Acts as liaison between school district and
clients attending the schools to ensure district compliance with
the McKinney-Vento Act, providing educational advocacy regarding
special education services and addressing behavioral issues with
children. - Provide transportation for children to school, field
trips, etc. - Bachelor's/ Associate's Degree in Child Development
preferred. - High School Diploma/GED required, plus two-three
years' experience working in child advocacy arena. - Basic
understanding of childhood development. - Must be able to work
flexible schedule; primarily Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday
through Saturday, with occasional evening and weekend hours as
needed to meet program needs. - Knowledge of the dynamics of
domestic/sexual violence and the impact on children of all ages. -
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, not required. - Good
communication skills; both verbal and written. - Ability to quickly
establish rapport and communicate effectively with diverse
populations. - Ability to document in a clear and concise manner. -
Must pass criminal history background check. - Must provide and
maintain current auto liability insurance and annually update Motor
Vehicle Report. - Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, stretch,
climb stairs and lift/carry up to 40lbs. Compensation - $37,440
annual / $20.00 hourlyPowered by JazzHR
Keywords: The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Pasadena , Children's Advocate, Other , Pasadena, Texas
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