Child Victims Advocate & Counseling Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Rescue is seeking an Advocate for Chicago, IL to support child/teen victims of domestic violence and students. This is a full-time role requiring counseling, advocacy, and coordination with health and social services to connect clients with essential resources.

The Advocate will provide case management, crisis intervention, and family counseling support, while developing service plans and tracking progress.

Qualifications

• Prefer a B.A. degree in social service or related field.
• A.A. degree with one (1) or more year’s applicable experience.
• High School Diploma with two (2) or more year’s related experience.
• Must have 40-hour domestic violence training (within 3 months of hire date).
• Must have CPR/First Aid Certification (within 1 year of hire date).

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling which may include conducting weekly support groups.
• Develop Service Plans jointly with each client and/or parent. Monitor progress and adjust plans with clear goals and time frames.
• Provide tutoring sessions for child/teen.
• Coordinate recognition programs for the child/teen.
• Observe and assess child/teen progress and needs.
• Coordinate methods to meet learning needs through activities and referrals.
• Provide legal advocacy and court escorts service for clients/parents.
• Provide crisis intervention to walk-in/call-in clients or referrals.
• Coordinate with outside entities for services (social services, mental health, substance abuse).
• Coordinate opportunities for social, recreational and educational activities for child/teen.
• Provide community presentations/trainings to public and private entities.
• Serve as liaison between Family Rescue and community.
• Link clients to appropriate internal/external services.
• Maintain documentation and records timely.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation / record-keeping

Advocacy

Collaboration with agencies

Education

B.A. degree in social service or related field

A.A. degree with one+ year applicable experience

High School Diploma with two+ years related experience

Job description

Family Rescue is seeking an Advocate for Chicago, IL to support child/teen victims of domestic violence and students. This is a full-time role requiring counseling, advocacy, and coordination with health and social services to connect clients with essential resources.

The Advocate will provide case management, crisis intervention, and family counseling support, while developing service plans and tracking progress.