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Youth Connections Advocate
Raise the Future. Find permanent homes for youth, especially those hardest to place, in the foster care system .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in child welfare practices, including advocacy for youth and knowledge of trauma-informed care. Capable of building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and managing multiple projects effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In Social WorkChild Welfare ExperienceTrauma-Informed PracticesExcellent Verbal And Written Communication SkillsBilingual In English And Spanish
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Child Welfare KnowledgeFamily Support ServicesDatabase/Data Mining ExperienceGeneral Computer LiteracyAdoption Experience
Soft Skills
Excellent Customer Service SkillsAbility To Organize And Manage Multiple ProjectsAbility To Cultivate Strong Working RelationshipsWillingness To Engage In Cold Calling
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite
Industry Keywords
Foster CareCASATrauma DynamicsCommunity LeadersStakeholders
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Find permanent homes for youth, especially those hardest to place, in the foster care system
- Learn about youth on the caseload by reviewing their histories and listening to their needs
- Solve problems and advocate for youth
- Find past and current connections to help youth achieve stability
- Build networks of supportive connections for children and youth
- Help youth achieve legal permanency
- Implement the Dave Thomas Foundation's Wendy's Wonderful Kids child-focused recruitment model
- Work with community leaders, CASA employees, case workers, attorneys, therapists, youth, judges, and other stakeholders
- Expand knowledge of the child welfare system and trauma dynamics
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
- 1-3 years of experience working within child welfare, including CASA, courts, probation, department of human services, foster care, group home, day treatment program, or mental health
- General computer literacy
- Microsoft Office Suite and database/data mining experience preferred
- Up to 50% travel, primarily within Nevada and occasionally out of state
- Reliable transportation and eligibility for driver insurance
- Ability and willingness to travel with flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends
- Ability to organize and manage multiple projects
- Ability to cultivate strong working relationships with diverse populations, including public agency staff
- Willingness to engage in cold calling
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Master's degree in social work or related field preferred
- Bachelor's degree in social work or related human service field plus a minimum of two years' adoption experience may be substituted for a Master's degree
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Previous adoption or child welfare experience preferred
- Expertise in providing family support services preferred
- Knowledge of trauma impact and trauma-informed practices preferred
- Serious candidates should submit a cover letter
Benefits
Comp & perks- Four (4) weeks of PTO
- 10+ paid holidays per year
- 30 paid days off per year
- Health Insurance
- Dental & vision insurance
- 100% Paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and childcare
- Health Savings Accounts
- 401k with matching contributions & immediate vesting
- Flexible work arrangements available on case-by-case basis
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discount programs
- Paid Parental Leave