Violence Intervention Advocate
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Posted December 8, 2023
36000 - 48000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is a national nonprofit that partners globally to deliver communityâbased alternatives to youth incarceration and child welfare placements. With a familyâcentered approach, YAP provides services across juvenile justice, child welfare, autism, developmental disabilities, adult reâentry, and violence interruption. The organization distinguishes itself through a commitment to equity and inclusion, ensuring all employment and program decisions are made without discrimination. YAPâs highâimpact model empowers atârisk youth and families by offering supportive, nonâinstitutional pathways that promote longâterm stability and wellâbeing.
Job Description
The Violence Intervention Advocate will provide individualized mentoring, skill building, wraparound, and additional support to high-risk individuals and their families using a trauma informed and strength based approach.
Requirements
- Bachelorâs Degree in social services preferred or equivalent 3 year work experience with youth considered at-risk
- Have lived, worked, or have significant knowledge of the target communities and local resources and challenges
- Have overcome similar challenges as individuals served by the program, such as community violence, justice system involvement, poverty and/or gang involvement
- Must be self-motivated, dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for individuals who may exhibit challenging behaviors
- Flexible schedule and commitment to doing âwhatever it takesâ to engaging the target population in neighborhoods with high rates of gun violence and poverty
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- UNUM
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan