Child Advocacy Specialist

JusticeWorks Family of Services; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

ESOP company

Job summary

JusticeWorks Family of Services in Mesa County, CO seeks a Child Advocacy Specialist to work with diverse families and community partners to ensure that the voices of children and youth are heard and acted upon. You will assess needs, develop individual plans, and coordinate with services to support youth and families.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, a valid driver’s license with auto insurance, and access to a vehicle, plus the ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a vehicle.
• Pass current, applicable clearances.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Regularly check in on the child's emotional, physical, and social well-being, including observing behavior, academic progress, and home life.
• Manage complex cases, including intake, assessment, development of service plans, and follow-up services.
• Assess situations, identify issues, and create practical solutions to overcome barriers, particularly in challenging family dynamics or when accessing services.
• Transport clients utilizing personal vehicle, as necessary.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CHILD ADVOCACY SPECIALIST - MESA COUNTY, CO

Family Resource Specialist

HOURLY PAY RANGE: DIRECT RATE (Work time spent with clients) $22.00 - $24.00 PER HOUR

INDIRECT RATE (Work time spent without clients) $19.00 per hour

KidsFirst! In everything we do, the needs and concerns of youth and families are our fundamental concern. Our core principle is to do “whatever it takes” to help youth and families in our care achieve success. JusticeWorks provides innovative programs that identify and build on youths and families’ strengths. We create structure to positively redirect their lives. We help youth become good citizens and assist their families to resolve their problems and to be supportive of their children.

Welcome to the role of Child Advocacy Specialist! In this role, you will be working with a diverse range of families, and community partners to ensure that the voices of children and youth are heard. The Child Advocacy Specialist will identify and assess the needs of children and youth, develop individual plans, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that the appropriate resources and services are provided.

We’re Employee-Owned

JusticeWorks is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. That means our employees are owners. You build retirement wealth through company stock — at no cost to you — while making a meaningful impact.

The qualified Child Advocacy Specialist will:

• Regularly check in on the child's emotional, physical, and social well-being, including observing behavior, academic progress, and home life.
• Manage complex cases, including intake, assessment, development of service plans, and follow‑up services.
• Assess situations, identify issues, and create practical solutions to overcome barriers, particularly in challenging family dynamics or when accessing services.
• Transport clients utilizing personal vehicle, as necessary.

The qualified Child Advocacy Specialist will have:

• Bachelors degree Required.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and access to a vehicle.
• Pass current, applicable clearances.
• Pass pre-employment, post-offer drug screening.
• Ability to work non‑traditional hours including evenings and weekends.

JusticeWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.