PT Residential Youth Services Advocate Position Available In Alachua, Florida

PT Residential Youth Services Advocate Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network – 4.8 Gainesville, FL Job Details Part-time From $16 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Crisis intervention CPR Certification Experience with children (3-5 years) Youth programs teaching experience Caregiving First aid Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Experience with children Trauma awareness Conflict management Mentoring Organizational skills Caregiving experience (1-2 years) Leadership Entry level Time management Background checks

Full Job Description Recommended Qualifications and Skills:

Experience working with and providing direct services to youth particularly childcare related. Must be responsible, reliable, energetic, and enjoy working with children. Have familiarity with empowerment and feminist philosophies and principles and able to effectively utilize. An understanding of child development model and positive discipline strategies. Ability to work well on a team as well as independently. Must pass a level 2 background screening and provide a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. CPR certification required. Mandatory shifts include Wednesdays and Thursdays afternoon/evening and one weekend shift (flexible hours).

Physical Requirements:

Ability to: Move about the Outreach and Residential properties as well as community presentation sites Present to youth, adult participants and community partners both as individuals and groups Drive agency vehicles, and transport participants as assigned Sit at a desk or work station for up to 6 hours Participate in light to moderate lifting, cleaning/sanitizing and upkeep of supplies and facilities Operate (including basic troubleshooting) computers, printers and other agency technology Principal Job Duties Plan and implement age-appropriate activities for youth groups and educational programming. Provide support for other education and youth programming as needed. Provide childcare for participants as scheduling allows. Complete youth risk assessments and other related documentation within required timeframes. Potentially identify and work with youth who may have been victims of physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse as well as neglect, and appropriately coordinate applicable services with leadership guidance. Coordinate parent/guardian/family support services with other staff to address needs that arise. Provide support, guidance, and referrals to parent/guardian/family as appropriate. Maintain accurate files (electronic and paper) for all appropriate participants within required timeframes. Supervise volunteers/interns with scheduling, facilitating check-ins, and giving performance feedback. Maintain safe and organized program areas including creating/following a regular cleaning schedule for the group room, play areas, playgrounds and storage areas. Secondary Job Duties Support Residential Advocates by offering general shelter coverage, managing the help line, and providing appropriate crisis counseling as needed/requested. Provide resident transportation in the agency vehicles as needed. Serve as a representative with community partners whose primary efforts address youth issues and needs. Make educational community presentations on domestic violence and agency services as needed/requested. Attend full staff meetings, trainings, and interagency meetings as requested/needed. Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Education & Youth Services.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $16.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

403(b) matching Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance

Schedule:

Evening shift Every weekend Application Question(s): Do you have experience working in a residential setting? Do you have conflict resolution skills or de-escalation experience?

Experience:

leading/developing youth activities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Preferred)

Location:

Gainesville, FL 32653 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person