We're seeking a Children, Youth and Family Advocate to provide trauma-informed, child- and family-centered advocacy to children and youth impacted by housing instability and systemic inequities. The role involves supporting children's education, youth development, and family stability through housing, advocacy, and supportive services.
Requirements
- Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based advocacy to children and youth
- Assess developmental, educational, and social-emotional needs of children and youth
- Serve as a trusted adult and consistent presence for youth in the community
- Act as an education liaison, supporting school enrollment, attendance, and engagement
- Collaborate with families, case managers, schools, and service providers to reduce barriers to learning and stability
- Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation, case notes, and required reports
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and community collaborations in support of family stability
- Design and support age-appropriate, culturally responsive activities for children and youth
- Create a welcoming and inclusive environment that supports youth from diverse cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds
- Support youth in academic goal-setting and, for older youth, early career and post-secondary exploration
- Coordinate volunteers, interns, and community partners supporting youth programming
- Supervise daily after-school computer lab hours, ensuring a safe, respectful, and structured environment
- Support youth with homework completion, online learning platforms, and basic digital skills
- Provide basic guidance on computer use, internet safety, and educational tools
- Coordinate equitable access to computers and Wi-Fi during open lab hours
- Monitor equipment functionality and submit IT or maintenance requests as needed
- Track attendance and participation during lab hours
- Partner with YWCA staff to promote youth and family services within the housing community
- Assist with outreach, communication, and distribution of program information in culturally responsive ways
- Ensure program spaces are clean, safe, and aligned with safety and confidentiality standards
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans
- Retirement plan
- 401k Matching
