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Child Advocate

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Community Crisis Center

Miami, OK (In Person)

$29,120 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/24/2026

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Job Description

Do intakes for each child admitted to shelter.

Assess child needs with parent and make community referrals with each child individually.

Offer group activities with all children in shelter. To answer the crisis telephone line at the Shelter and provide crisis intervention.

Assessing needs and make informed referrals to other community resources. Responsible for screening incoming clients and seeing to their immediate comfort and needs.

Provide information and education to understand the dynamics of DV, SA and stalking to parents and children Responsible for overseeing shelter operations during shift.

Inspect shelter at regular intervals and see to client needs. Offer and develop personal safety plans with all child clients. Responsible for documenting contacts and services for clients according to CCC policy. Required to attend CCC new hire orientation, shelter staff meetings, full staff meetings, case staffing, and in-service training. Provide advocacy, support, and coordination of services to children, youth and families, based in developmentally and culturally appropriate and trauma-informed practice Collaborate and network with local schools, community based organizations, child welfare, mental health providers to ensure appropriate services for children and families. Position shall be used as match for the Emergency Solutions grant Other duties as assigned.
Philosophy of Work:
Responsible for creating an inclusive environment and behaving in a way that ensures that clients and employees feel: embraced, no matter what their cultural orientations are, respected and valued, engaged and connected to the community, and safe from abuse and harassment. Provide services in a trauma informed manner. Cooperative team spirit, have strong personal boundaries, supportive attitude, and desire to help people.
Qualifications:
Degree in child related field, or at least one year experience working with children required. Good listening and problem solving skills Understanding and sensitivity toward the issues involved in domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and chemical dependency Ability to work with others in a collaborative decision-making process Computer skills Ability to manage time and work effectively in stressful situations
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
work experience or degree in child related field: 1 year (Required)
Work Location:
In person