Youth Advocate

4 weeks ago

Poughkeepsie, United States Grace Smith House Full time

_**YOUTH ADVOCATE Non-Residential program**_

**Position Summary**:
The Youth Advocate will be responsible for providing group and individual activities for children in the Non-Residential program. The Youth Advocate will participate in creating age appropriate activities for children and implementing these activities as needed both in groups and 1:1. The Youth Advocate is expected to work cooperatively with other staff in the planning and implementation of the work done with children.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide childcare in groups and for individual children.
- Plan and implement weekly developmentally appropriate activities.
- Advocate for the emotional and physical well-being of youth.
- Integrate trauma sensitive, strength-based perspective into all interactions and activities with children and families.
- Teach and role model non-violent problem solving.
- Attend mandatory trainings as scheduled.
- Document and track service activities in agency database.
- All other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:
Education: Bachelors Degree preferred. Significant experience working with children & families in crisis may be substituted for degree.

Experience: Experience working with children required; experience with youth survivors of domestic violence preferred.

Experience facilitating youth groups preferred.

Background in a human service program preferred.

Specialized Skills: Computer proficiency.

**Other Job Requirements**:
Clean, valid driver’s license and skill level consistent with agency policy.

**Salary Range**:$20 - $22 per hour depending on education and experience.

**Working Hours**: 5 to 10 hours per week

**Application Process**: If you are interested in this position, please upload your resume along with a letter of interest. (No Phone Calls)
- Grace Smith House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, ethnicity, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws._

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Children: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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