Children's Program Advocate

Work with Children's Program staff, Shelter Program staff and parents of children living in the shelter to coordinate and enhance the day-to-day residential experiences of children living in the shelter. Plan and implement regular recreational activities for the children and their families. Coordinate events such as holiday parties, birthday parties, special guests or presenters, and field trips. Advocate on behalf of individual clients or families as necessary at the direction of Children's Program Coordinator. Provide individual and group educational activities in such areas as health, nutrition, and life skills issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in social science, education or helping profession's field emphasizing children and families preferred, combination of education and experience in related field to equal 4+ years required.
• Demonstrated experience working with children in the above areas
• Personal and career focus on children and their experiences
• High energy, warm, empathic, and non-judgmental with demonstrated ability to maintain healthy boundaries with clients and staff.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing required
• Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Word required
• Valid drivers license as required by La Casa preferred

Residential Advocate

Residential advocates are responsible for responding to 24-hour Crisis Hotline by providing crisis intervention to victims and perpetrators of domestic violence and others needing information, support and referral.

Residential advocates also provide informal counseling, support and assistance to residents of the shelter.

Qualifications

• Residential Advocates must be at least 21 years of age
• At least 25 years of age with clean driving record and willingness to drive agency van preferred
• High School Diploma and one year related education or experience in a helping profession
• Warm, empathic, and non-judgmental with demonstrated ability to maintain healthy boundaries with clients and staff
• Bilingual preferred

Former victims of abuse encouraged to apply.