Youth Services Advocate – Family & Shelter Support

YWCA Charleston WV; Charleston (WV); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

YWCA Charleston in West Virginia is seeking a Youth Services Coordinator to support children of clients in the Resolve Family Abuse Program. You will work with Hope House staff to ensure advocacy within the CPS system and provide referrals and intervention strategies for families.

The role emphasizes collaboration, education coordination, safety, and confidential program documentation, with a focus on trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Human Services or related field, plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of two years' experience with children, youth, or families in human services, educational, social services, shelter, advocacy, or community settings (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with survivors of domestic violence, CPS, crisis intervention, or trauma-informed services is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Assist Hope House residents with school enrollment and homeschooling coordination.
• Coordinate with Hope House Manager to assess children’s needs and arrange services.
• Coordinate child advocacy, CPS referrals, and other services.
• Document client interventions and child intervention strategies for staff and leadership.
• Maintain confidentiality and submit monthly records for grants and reports.
• Develop and oversee the shelter’s child nutrition program, including menus and food orders.
• Facilitate child-friendly activities and ensure age-appropriate programming.
• Attend mandatory trainings toward WV/DCV Advocate certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Excellent communication & presentation

Public speaking

Crisis intervention

Systems implementation

Driver's license

Formation

Associate degree in Human Services

Two years relevant experience

Description du poste

YWCA Charleston in West Virginia is seeking a Youth Services Coordinator to support children of clients in the Resolve Family Abuse Program. You will work with Hope House staff to ensure advocacy within the CPS system and provide referrals and intervention strategies for families.

The role emphasizes collaboration, education coordination, safety, and confidential program documentation, with a focus on trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.