Child Advocacy Crisis Specialist

JusticeWorks YouthCare; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

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ESOP

Descripción de la vacante

JusticeWorks YouthCare in Luzerne County, PA, is seeking a Child Advocacy Crisis Specialist for full-time or part-time roles. The position emphasizes supporting families navigating social services and legal systems, with second-shift availability and weekend work as needed.

You will assess needs, connect families with resources, and help build stability in the community. We offer ESOP ownership and a mission-driven environment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or a high school diploma with documented experience in child, family, or juvenile justice services.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to pass all required background clearances.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Availability to work second shift only, including weekends as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Support children's emotional, physical, and social well-being through ongoing monitoring and care.
• Observe and document children's behavior, academic progress, and home environment to inform support.
• Guide complex cases from intake and assessment through service planning and follow-up; assess situations and develop practical solutions.
• Partner with families, schools, agencies, and community organizations to coordinate support.
• Transport clients using your personal vehicle as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and meet program standards.

Educación

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma with experience in child/family/juvenile justice services

Descripción del empleo

Position:Child Advocacy Crisis Specialist

Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA

Job Id:9135

# of Openings:1

Child Advocacy Crisis Specialist

Full-Time & Part-Time Available / Hourly / JusticeWorks YouthCare
Luzerne County, PA

Schedule: Full-time and part-time opportunities available; second shift only, including weekends as needed

Help children be heard. Help families move forward. As a Child Advocacy Crisis Specialist with JusticeWorks YouthCare in Luzerne County, you’ll turn compassion into meaningful action - connecting families with support and helping them build stability in your community.

Who We Are

At JusticeWorks, youth and families come first. Our "KidsFirst!" approach guides the strengths-based, innovative services we provide to create stability and empower families to move forward. Join us in bringing that mission to life.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - JusticeWorks is proud to be 100% employee owned.

Build a career with a stake in our shared success. Our ESOP gives employees an ownership interest in JusticeWorks and a path to long-term retirement growth - at no cost to the employee. When the company succeeds, our employees benefit directly.

About the Role

In this full-time or part-time role, you’ll be a primary point of contact for families navigating social service and legal systems. You’ll assess their needs, connect them with critical community resources, and help them work toward stability. Your work will bring practical support to children and families when they need it.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or a high school diploma with documented experience in child, family, or juvenile justice services.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle
• Ability to pass all required background clearances
• Ability to pass pre-employment, post-offer drug screening
• Availability to work second shift only, including weekends as needed

What You’ll Do

• Support children's emotional, physical, and social well-being through ongoing monitoring and care
• Observe and document children's behavior, academic progress, and home environment to inform support
• Guide complex cases from intake and assessment through service planning and follow-upAssess situations and develop practical solutions that help families overcome barriers
• Partner with families, schools, agencies, and community organizations to coordinate support
• Transport clients using your personal vehicle as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and meet program standards

JusticeWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.