Youth Violence Prevention Advocate — STOP Program

Arrowleaf; Cairo (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Life insurance up to $50,000

401(k) with company match

Voluntary benefits

Paid time off during first year

Professional trainings and licensure?

Free clinical supervision for licensur

PSLF Eligible Employer

NHSC Eligible Site

Additional compensation opportunities

Job summary

Arrowleaf in Cairo, IL is seeking a STOP Community Advocate to deliver direct service with youth, families, and schools as part of a prevention and advocacy program. The role involves afterhours on-call rotation, intensive community outreach, and collaboration across multiple counties to reduce violence and improve safety.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Human Services, fits as a Mental Health Professional, and can travel to off-site locations while maintaining licenses and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field required.
• Qualifies as a Mental Health Professional (MHP).
• Minimum 21 years of age and valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel to off-site locations and participate in after-hours crisis response rotation.
• Must complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach students interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and healthy coping skills using evidence-based youth prevention education curricula.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and distribution of a comprehensive resource guide for violence prevention and intervention.
• Provide immediate crisis response and short-term intervention services, including conflict resolution techniques to foster a safer school environment.
• Connect students and families with appropriate health and human service resources to reduce and prevent violence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Resource coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Job description

Arrowleaf in Cairo, IL is seeking a STOP Community Advocate to deliver direct service with youth, families, and schools as part of a prevention and advocacy program. The role involves afterhours on-call rotation, intensive community outreach, and collaboration across multiple counties to reduce violence and improve safety.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Human Services, fits as a Mental Health Professional, and can travel to off-site locations while maintaining licenses and