Trauma-Informed Youth Advocate & Camp Lead

New Orleans Family Justice Center; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

New Orleans Family Justice Center seeks a Family Advocate to coordinate and deliver trauma-informed programming for children and families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and related traumas. You will work closely with the Directors on youth initiatives, ensuring programming requirements are met and activities are engaging and safe.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 1+ year of youth experience, and the ability to work independently or with a

Qualifications

• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Bachelor degree in psychology, sociology, child development, or related field.
• Have a valid LA driver’s license.
• 1+ years’ experience working with youth in education, volunteering, camp counselor, tutoring, or coaching.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED child and adult or willing to attend required training.
• Appropriate certifications or experience for the specialty area (DV, SA, HT).
• Work with children and adults in a trauma-focused camp setting.
• Understanding of the capabilities, needs, and interests of children in related area.
• Able to remain calm in an emergency.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, communicate effectively, & to be flexible.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Attend all required training, program, workshops, staff meetings, and supervisory sessions.
• Oversee planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of Camp Hope and Pathways.
• Develop and maintain engaging, age-appropriate programming for children and youth.
• Coordinate program 12 Pathway activities, weekly workshops, mentoring opportunities, recreational activities, and family engagement activities.
• Recruit, screen, and coordinate volunteers, interns, mentors, presenters, and community partners supporting Camp Hope and Pathways.
• Manage program supply orders, maintain accurate inventory of program supplies – equipment, and distribute accordingly.
• Maintain accurate participant records, attendance, program documentation, and required outcome measures.
• Conduct assessments with children and families to assess behaviors and needs.
• Attend monthly webinars with Camp Hope, mentor and outreach manager and team.
• Attend monthly meeting with campsite point person.
• Facilitate proper screening of potential campers by using guidelines listed in Camp Hope America Toolkit.
• Manage social media pages affiliated with Camp Hope and Pathways to Hope.
• Knowledge and compliance with Camp Hope America and affiliated campsite.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the betterment of the campers, pathways program, Camp Hope, and the council.
• Collaborate with Play land advocates to support and assess needs of children that are a part of New Orleans Family Justice Center.
• Complete 40 hours of domestic violence and sexual assault trainings within the first year.

Skills

Youth program coordination

Volunteer recruitment

Program management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, child development, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred) in related children’s field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

New Orleans Family Justice Center seeks a Family Advocate to coordinate and deliver trauma-informed programming for children and families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and related traumas. You will work closely with the Directors on youth initiatives, ensuring programming requirements are met and activities are engaging and safe.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 1+ year of youth experience, and the ability to work independently or with a