Overnight Youth Advocate & Trauma-Informed Care

Cathedral Home for Children; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Cathedral Home for Children in Wyoming's Laramie area seeks dedicated staff to advocate for youth and families, build therapeutic relationships, and support safety and healing in a trauma-informed setting.

The overnight position emphasizes compassionate crisis de-escalation, collaboration with treatment teams, and engagement in meaningful activities that promote resilience and growth in our community.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for Youth and Families: Champion the needs of youth and families within the community, ensuring their voices are heard.
• Build Strong Relationships: Establish meaningful connections with clients by providing lasting support and guidance.
• Address Community Needs: Actively contribute to solutions that meet our community's diverse needs.
• Foster Therapeutic Relationships: Develop safe, meaningful, and therapeutic relationships with youth in residential treatment to help them navigate their challenges.
• Ensure Safety and Support: Uphold an environment of physical and emotional safety, assisting youth in addressing trauma and building essential life skills.
• Provide Trauma-Informed Care: Create a supportive and trauma-informed environment to enhance client safety and well-being.
• Engage in Therapeutic Activities: Participate actively in positive, therapeutic relationships with clients through field trips, activities, group discussions, and play.
• Manage Behavior Needs: Effectively manage behavior needs and de-escalate crisis situations with compassion and understanding.
• Collaborate with Treatment Teams: Work closely with counselors and treatment teams to develop comprehensive goals and objectives for client care plans.
• Support Collaboration: Partner with various agencies and child welfare groups to ensure plans are in the best interest of the youth and clients we serve.
• Promote Welfare: Show a genuine desire to promote the welfare of children, teens, and families in our community.

Job description

Cathedral Home for Children in Wyoming's Laramie area seeks dedicated staff to advocate for youth and families, build therapeutic relationships, and support safety and healing in a trauma-informed setting.

The overnight position emphasizes compassionate crisis de-escalation, collaboration with treatment teams, and engagement in meaningful activities that promote resilience and growth in our community.