Trauma-Informed Youth Advocate & Education Programs

Avalon-Center; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalon Center is seeking a Child & Youth Advocate to provide trauma-informed advocacy, education, and programming for children and youth affected by domestic violence. The role involves independent work, building relationships with youth, schools, and partners, and developing meaningful programs.

You will maintain a caseload, develop individualized goals, and deliver prevention education. Travel throughout the service area, documentation, and collaboration with staff are essential parts of the

Qualifications

• Education or experience in social work, advocacy, education, child development, or related field.
• Experience with children or youth strongly preferred.
• Experience related to domestic violence, trauma, victim services, prevention education, or advocacy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, empowerment-based advocacy to children and youth impacted by domestic violence.
• Maintain an active Child & Youth caseload and provide ongoing individual advocacy and support.
• Develop individualized goals with children, youth, and families as appropriate.
• Facilitate activities, support groups, and other programming for children and teens.
• Provide age-appropriate education regarding domestic violence, healthy relationships, safety, boundaries, and related topics.
• Conduct prevention education presentations in schools, including programming designed to support Erin's Law requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, educators, community organizations, and other partners.
• Coordinate school presentations, outreach efforts, and community events throughout the service area.
• Respond appropriately to disclosures of abuse and follow agency procedures and mandatory-reporting requirements.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of services in Apricot.
• Collect required surveys, outcome measurements, and other program documentation.
• Participate in staff meetings, Child & Youth meetings, trainings, community events, and agency activities.
• Develop and implement projects that strengthen Child & Youth services.
• Assist with agency outreach and awareness activities as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Avalon Center policies, grant requirements, and professional standards.

Skills

Empathy

Trauma-informed

Group facilitation

Communication

Caseload management

Education

Social work / related field

Experience with children or youth

Job description

Avalon Center is seeking a Child & Youth Advocate to provide trauma-informed advocacy, education, and programming for children and youth affected by domestic violence. The role involves independent work, building relationships with youth, schools, and partners, and developing meaningful programs.

You will maintain a caseload, develop individualized goals, and deliver prevention education. Travel throughout the service area, documentation, and collaboration with staff are essential parts of the