Trauma-Informed Children's Program Advocate

YWCA Pierce County; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health

Dental

Vision Insurance

HRA

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401k

Job summary

YWCA Pierce County in Tacoma seeks a Children’s Program Advocate to support children whose families access shelter and advocacy services. The role focuses on delivering curriculum-based activities, planning events, and coordinating family support with the Children’s Program team.

You’ll collaborate with staff and volunteers, adapt to a flexible schedule including evenings, and help ensure a safe, developmentally rich environment for children.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the impacts of trauma on human development.
• Ability to work from an open-minded, positive, non-judgmental, and empowering foundation.
• Ability to work, communicate, and build relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to form trusting relationships with children and their parent or guardian.
• Commitment to YWCA vision, mission, and values.

Responsibilities

• Supports the holistic healing, resilience, and developmental growth of children affected by domestic violence and other trauma.
• Develops, plans, and implements curriculum for children, in collaboration with Children’s Program Manager and other program staff.
• Generates the “Children’s Program Calendar of Events” monthly in collaboration with other Children’s Advocates.
• Plans, prepares, and serves nutritionally sound snacks and meals to children
• Provides family advocacy to meet the assessed needs of the children served (intakes, maintains client files, distribution of tangible goods, resources) and coordination of services with school liaisons.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Child development

Family advocacy

Diversity & inclusion

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in childcare/child development or social work

Two years of relevant experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

YWCA Pierce County in Tacoma seeks a Children’s Program Advocate to support children whose families access shelter and advocacy services. The role focuses on delivering curriculum-based activities, planning events, and coordinating family support with the Children’s Program team.

You’ll collaborate with staff and volunteers, adapt to a flexible schedule including evenings, and help ensure a safe, developmentally rich environment for children.