Trauma-Informed Children's Advocate

Remedies Renewing Lives; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 2,418,514 - 3,444,551; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Remedies Renewing Lives is seeking a Children’s Advocate to join our multidisciplinary team delivering residential and non-residential domestic violence program services. You will support child survivors using an empowerment-based, trauma-informed approach and assist in formulating individualized goal plans with families.

Under supervision of the Senior Children’s Advocate, you will help with the 24-hour hotline and shelter services as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• One year full-time experience in counseling/advocacy/case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates programs and services for children.
• Provides individual counseling, group counseling, referrals and advocacy for children.
• Assesses children’s needs and develops service plans with family.
• Communicates with staff on children’s needs.
• Supports adult survivors in strengthening parent–child bonds.
• Plans and facilitates activities for children and families.
• Aids in data collection.
• Adheres to funding requirements.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as requested.
• Maintains relationships with staff, clients and community agencies.
• Provides public information and education on topics related to domestic violence.
• Frequent written and verbal communications with clients and partners.
• Performs duties in line with confidentiality and ethics.
• Presents a professional image.
• Promotes positive attitude aligned with mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Communication skills

Empathetic counseling

Crisis intervention

Data collection

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work or related field

Job description

Remedies Renewing Lives is seeking a Children’s Advocate to join our multidisciplinary team delivering residential and non-residential domestic violence program services. You will support child survivors using an empowerment-based, trauma-informed approach and assist in formulating individualized goal plans with families.

Under supervision of the Senior Children’s Advocate, you will help with the 24-hour hotline and shelter services as needed.