Youth Advocate

3 weeks ago

Wilmington, United States Coastal Horizons Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

COASTAL HORIZONS CENTER, INC. – JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: YOUTH ADVOCATE

SUPERVISED BY: Open House Shelter Manager and Program Director

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field.
  • Two years residential staff experience and/or working with youth.
  • Current certification for Adult CPR and Basic First Aid.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Performs coordinated case management and advocacy for youth residing in the shelter. Works directly with youth in a residential setting to ensure that basic needs are met, and long-term goals are identified. Serves as a resource referral to connect youth with various community partners. Organizes community events to market the program in addition to educating the public on available services provided by Open House. Implements outreach efforts, encourages community agencies to partner in serving and engaging high-risk populations. Performs street-based, community education and awareness in discussing the risks that runaway, homeless, and street youth face, and encourages the target population to receive emergency shelter, rape crisis, domestic violence, medical/health, and substance use/mental services. Facilitates weekly Parenting Wisely groups involving both youth and family/guardian and the Botvin Life Skills group. Provides advocacy services including telephone referrals, transportation for medical appointments and to obtaining other needed community services including appointments regarding public benefits, childcare, educational enrollment, WIC, and housing. Facilitates health education to clients and encourages obtaining and maintaining wellness.

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