Position Title
CSEC Community Advocate
Description
The CSEC Community Advocate
program is part of the Bridge Collaborative
between Friends of Youth, Nexus Youth and Family Services and
YouthCare, and
this position will be responsible for helping to maintain
relations with our partner
agencies. Under the supervision of the Case Management
Program Coordinator,
this position serves as the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of
Children (CSEC)
Community Advocate and will provide advocacy and case
management to youth
and young adults who are survivors of sexual exploitation.
Primary responsibilities
include: outreach and engagement, risk assessment, safety
planning,
implementation of harm reduction strategies, emotional
support, convening
and managing multidisciplinary teams, and providing clients
with guidance in
navigating complex systems and institutions.
Responsibilities
A. Direct Service
1. Provide individual advocacy to a
caseload of young people who are survivors
of commercial sexual exploitation or
are at-risk of commercial sexual exploitation.
Develop individualized,
trauma-informed, strength-based, youth-driven service
plans in core areas of safety,
recovery, housing, health, mental health, chemical
dependency, education, employment,
and life skills.
2. Maintain regular contact with
clients to respond to emerging needs and
crises. Assist youth and young adults
in navigating systems, including, but
not limited to: justice system,
detention, and DSHS.
3. Connect CSE youth to community
resources, including housing, health,
mental health, chemical dependency,
education, employment, life skills, etc.
B. Community Relations/Outreach
1. Provide in-person response as part
of a 24/7on-call rotation response team
when a CSE youth is identified or
sexual exploitation is suspected. The on-call
schedule will be shared with
YouthCare and Nexus Youth and Families. This
position will be expected to be
on-call for one week intervals.
2. Conduct community outreach at
social service agencies and community
organizations to inform and educate
staff and youth of services and program.
3. Develop and maintain relationships
with police, courts, detention, and other
staff and systems young people may be
involved with.
C. Administrative
1. Maintain complete and timely
documentation of client files including
enrollment forms, goal plans,
confidentiality and compliance related documents,
and case notes.
2. Compile monthly reports in
compliance with agency and contract guidelines.
3. Participate in weekly supervision
meetings, monthly case consult meetings,
and monthly team meetings.
4. Perform other job related duties
as assigned by supervisor.
Required Skills and Qualifications
A. Education and Experience
1. Bachelor’s degree with three years
of experience in direct service role
(case management experience
preferred).
2. Knowledge and experience of crisis
intervention, trauma, child
abuse/neglect, juvenile justice,
domestic violence, housing and
homelessness, substance abuse, mental
health issues, public assistance
rights, sexual abuse and assault,
family dynamics.
3. Experience networking and
advocating with other agencies to access
housing, medical, financial, legal,
educational and other resources on behalf
of youth or young adults.
B. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills.
2. Knowledge of commercial sexual
exploitation. Knowledge of and direct
experience working with survivors of
prostitution, runaway, and youth
experiencing homelessness. Knowledge
of systems and resources relevant
to population.
3. Ability to relate in an empathic,
supportive, non-judgmental manner to all
youth and their families.
4. Strong youth engagement and
relationship-building skills.
5. Ability to maintain professional
boundaries with clients while building trust
and respect.
6. Ability to work independently and
as part of a team.
7. Experience working with diverse
populations. Acceptance of a variety of
lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural
and spiritual practices.
8. Ability to pass a DSHS Criminal
Background Check.
9. Knowledge of relevant COA
standards and participation in the PQI process.
C. Additional Requirements
1. Must have current negative TB test
2. CPR / First Aid Certification
3. HIV / AIDS Training (minimum 4
hours)
4. Employees and volunteers who
operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles
on Friends of Youth business must
have a safe driving record as defined by
Friends of Youth. Employees and
volunteers who operate their own vehicles on
Friends of Youth business must carry
auto liability insurance that complies with
the requirements of Friends of Youth.
5. An ability to engage with diverse
populations in a culturally responsive manger.
6. Demonstrate a commitment to the
values of equity and inclusion by honoring
and celebrating diverse
characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
Hours
Full Time
Salary
$19.72 / hour
Reports to
Case Management Program Coordinator
Location
Redmond
Application Deadline
Open until filled
Contact
Job Posting Date
6/27/18
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