CASA Youth Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

The Child Abuse Prevention Council

MISSION :

“The Child Abuse Prevention Council PROTECTS children and STRENGTHENS families through awareness and outcome-driven programs, delivered with compassion.”

"Striving to create an experience of value, connection, and belonging."

BENEFITS :

• Generous Paid-Time Off – accruals increase with tenure
• Paid Holidays / Sick Pay
• Retirement Saving Plan (403B) – agency matches up to 3% on 1st year workiversary
• Staff Recognitions – Spot Awards, Employee of the Month
• Business Casual Office Environment
• Staff Gatherings / Team Culture
• 501(c)(3) Designation – you’re able to apply for PSLF Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts – LifeMart

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the CASA Program Manager, this position works within the mission and philosophy of the CASA program. The CASA Youth Advocate will provide case management and advocacy support to youth, placed out of county and hard-to-match youth, in accordance with the funding contract and program goals. This may include but is not limited to needs assessments, contact with case professionals, referrals to community resources, attendance at court hearings, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, Student Success Team (SST) and Child Family Team (CFT) meetings, follow-up contact, coaching, mentoring, and social service support to the client. This position requires some evenings and weekends.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS :

PROGRAM SPECIFIC DUTIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EOE :

CAPC hires and promotes employees regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or physical handicap or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CAPC is an equal opportunity employer.