Juvenile Justice Family Advocate

Cocoon House seeks a Juvenile Justice Family Advocate to support youth and families impacted by the juvenile court system in Snohomish County. In this role, you'll provide intensive case management, help families understand court processes, and advocate for youth-centered, trauma-informed outcomes. You'll coordinate housing, behavioral health, and education referrals, accompany families to hearings and meetings, and collaborate with probation, schools, and community partners.

The advocate also leads family education on rights and resources, maintains accurate documentation, and promotes safety, equity, and youth voice in all services.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive case management and advocacy for justice-involved youth and their families.
• Explain juvenile court processes, rights, and expectations in accessible language.
• Accompany youth and caregivers to court hearings, probation meetings, and school conferences.
• Coordinate referrals to housing, behavioral health, education, and basic-needs resources.
• Facilitate family meetings and skill-building sessions using trauma-informed approaches.
• Collaborate with courts, probation, schools, and community partners to support positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely case notes, service plans, and outcome tracking.
• Respond to crises and safety concerns using de-escalation and crisis intervention skills.
• Educate families on community resources, system navigation, and self-advocacy.
• Uphold Cocoon House values of equity, inclusion, and youth empowerment in all interactions.

Required Skills

• Case management
• Juvenile justice system navigation
• Family advocacy
• Crisis intervention
• Trauma-informed practice
• Community resource coordination
• Documentation and reporting
• Group facilitation
• Mandated reporting compliance
• Interagency collaboration