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YWCA of St. Joseph
Child Advocate
Career Insights for Family / School / General Case Manager
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Case Manager coordinates the delivery of a range of social and health services to individuals and families. Assess client needs and work with agencies and institutions ensure clients get the help they need. Monitor client and work with other service providers as necessary to address client needs. Provide limited counseling to client and their family.
$45,585 / year median in Missouri
+11% projected growth
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Position range in St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $45k - $53k Per Year Child Advocate
YWCA of St. Joseph
Provide developmental, recreational, and educational opportunities/activities for children.
Safety plan with children.
Provide the child's mother with non-violent options for discipline.
Provide or assist the child's mother with accessing childcare options for internal groups and external employment.
Assist in arranging transportation for the child to attend school.
Assist in children's food program implementation and documentation.
Facilitate evening child support/educational groups.
Maintain confidentiality of all service recipients in compliance with state and federal law and YWCA policy.
Provide information and assistance to victims in filing for Crime Victims Compensation.
Maintain knowledge of Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reported requirements and promptly report suspected abuse and neglect in accordance with state law.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required and/or assigned.
Commitment to the YWCA mission of Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women.
Other related duties as required and/or assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in human services field or equivalent education and/or experience.
Knowledge of domestic & sexual violence dynamics preferred.
Prior experience working with children.
Knowledge of community resources preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to effectively engage and build relationships with diverse populations.
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends.
Access to private transportation, valid driver's license with insurance complying with minimum agency standards.
Must be able to pass State Child Abuse/Neglect screening & Criminal Background Check. Working Conditions Forty (40) hour workweek with flexibility to meet guests' needs and/or deadlines.
Employee works in an office environment and is protected from weather conditions and contaminants. Physical Requirements Standing or sitting for long periods, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting.
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing)Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform activities requiring cooperation, instruction, persuasion, or speaking with othersAbility to communicate effectively in person with consumers Personal Characteristics The successful individual will demonstrate the following:
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Occupation:
Child, Family, and School Social WorkersLocation:
Saint Joseph, MO - 64501Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
08/10/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
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Child Advocate FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Reports to: Director of Survivor Support Services Job Purpose Provide information, activities, information, support, and assistance to children and their parent survivor of domestic and/or sexual violence who are receiving services through YWCA programs. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Serve as the primary Case Manager for children and families residing in shelter, while also supporting advocacy, programming, and service coordination for children participating in Community Survivor Services, including Bridges and Bliss programs.Provide developmental, recreational, and educational opportunities/activities for children.
Safety plan with children.
Provide the child's mother with non-violent options for discipline.
Provide or assist the child's mother with accessing childcare options for internal groups and external employment.
Assist in arranging transportation for the child to attend school.
Assist in children's food program implementation and documentation.
Facilitate evening child support/educational groups.
Maintain confidentiality of all service recipients in compliance with state and federal law and YWCA policy.
Provide information and assistance to victims in filing for Crime Victims Compensation.
Maintain knowledge of Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reported requirements and promptly report suspected abuse and neglect in accordance with state law.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required and/or assigned.
Commitment to the YWCA mission of Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women.
Other related duties as required and/or assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in human services field or equivalent education and/or experience.
Knowledge of domestic & sexual violence dynamics preferred.
Prior experience working with children.
Knowledge of community resources preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to effectively engage and build relationships with diverse populations.
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends.
Access to private transportation, valid driver's license with insurance complying with minimum agency standards.
Must be able to pass State Child Abuse/Neglect screening & Criminal Background Check. Working Conditions Forty (40) hour workweek with flexibility to meet guests' needs and/or deadlines.
Employee works in an office environment and is protected from weather conditions and contaminants. Physical Requirements Standing or sitting for long periods, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting.
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing)Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform activities requiring cooperation, instruction, persuasion, or speaking with othersAbility to communicate effectively in person with consumers Personal Characteristics The successful individual will demonstrate the following:
Behave Ethically:
Understand ethical behavior and professional boundaries and ensure your own behavior is consistent with professional ethical standards.Build Relationships:
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the organization's goals of empowering women and eliminating racism.Communicate Effectively:
Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.Focus on