SAFE Family Justice Centers is committed to providing services for children, youth and families who have experienced or are at risk of abuse and violence. SAFE Family Justice Centers is a private non-profit founded in the Temecula Valley with offices located at the Southwest, Riverside, and Indio Family Justice Center.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Youth Specialist operates within the agency’s Outreach and Prevention team. This position is responsible for serving at-risk youth and victims of crime by providing case management and advocacy services in Eastern and mid- Riverside County. This position includes travel, community outreach, and preventative education requirements. Services are provided in a progressive non-profit agency committed to serving individuals that are at risk or have experienced violence.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- Perform confidential and trauma informed needs assessment, risk assessments, case management, and resource and referral assistance to victims of crime/at risk youth.
- Advocate for victims within multiple systems including but not limited to: District Attorney, Family Law, Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services, and Social Service agencies.
- Adhere to child abuse mandated reporting requirements
- Complete in-depth phone screenings and preliminary intakes with individuals accessing services and develop a service plan.
- Meet with walk-in and scheduled clients, and occasionally respond to hospitals, law enforcement agencies when emergency requests for assistance are received.
- Provide direct restraining order assistance to eligible clients and court accompaniment.
- Conduct intake screening for Trinity Safe house Shelter.
- Work cooperatively with other agencies and individuals involved with the client to ensure comprehensive service delivery to the victim and non-offending care providers.
- Maintain client confidentiality, as requested by clients and dictated by professional ethics.
- Facilitate youth, teen, and domestic violence education groups.
- Provide court support (court accompaniment for clients) to victims, as needed.
- Maintain client files and ensure that all appropriate documentation is represented in each file and cases must be maintained in audit condition.
- Regularly attend outreach events, resource fairs and community meeting to educate and provide awareness about the agencies programs.
- Maintain ongoing excellent communication with supervisor keeping them informed of case status/caseload.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently with guidance while also working as a member of our agency’s overall team.
- Must be able to provide culturally sensitive outreach, guidance, support and resources.
- Assist victims in completing the necessary paperwork to obtain needed services.
- Educate clients of the legal system, generic resources and also work collaboratively with community partners within the Family Justice Centers and in the community.
- Ability to advocate assertively on the victim’s behalf while keeping communication with clients confidential.
- Must have a clear understanding on the dynamic of abusive relationships, and the psychological impact of abuse on victims and children.
- Ability to understand, be sensitive to, and have empathy for others.
- Ability to develop trusting empowering relationships and to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Must be able to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgement, ethical practice, and common sense.
- Participate as a member of the SAFE training team for Domestic Violence Advocate 40 hour training.
- Complete other duties as required and assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
