Trauma-Informed Outreach Advocate - Flexible Hours

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Assistance

EAP

401K

Cellphone reimbursement

Vehicle reimbursement

Dress for your day

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS) is seeking an on-call Community Outreach Advocate to support children, teens, and families in crisis. You will provide trauma-informed intervention, stabilize situations, and document services to track progress toward goals while promoting stability and permanency.

Flexible, non-traditional hours are available to align with youth and family needs. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 3+ years driving, and a valid license; DCFS

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed, family-centered approach required.
• Experience providing crisis intervention or supportive counseling preferred.
• Able to document services and progress.
• Clean driving record and valid license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a supportive relationship with clients and assist individuals and families in crisis.
• Provide intervention, stabilization, de-escalation, and conflict management.
• Document all services and track progress toward established goals.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Crisis intervention

Conflict management

Client documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS) is seeking an on-call Community Outreach Advocate to support children, teens, and families in crisis. You will provide trauma-informed intervention, stabilize situations, and document services to track progress toward goals while promoting stability and permanency.

Flexible, non-traditional hours are available to align with youth and family needs. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 3+ years driving, and a valid license; DCFS