Community Advocate

Summary: The Community Advocate are individuals with “lived experience” who use their street knowledge as examples of resilience to support marginalized youth in achieving self-transformation. Community Advocate are responsible for mentoring youth in a school and community setting and providing mentorship, conflict mediation and career explorations.

Hourly Rate
: $27.47

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Manage a case load of 5 marginalized youth

Schedule one on one sessions with youth in a safe and appropriate space

Practice daily outreach strategies to engage, identify and connect with youth

Participate in school and community meetings as violence prevention facilitators

Facilitate weekly violence prevention school & community programs

Manage and develop a referral system in support of youth and families

Design, develop and engage youth in positive programming and events

Assist youth in gaining employment/ education attainment

Attend court in support and advocacy of youth’s well-being

Work with partners to identify opportunities for conflict resolution and healing

Participate and intervene in local peace and street mediation efforts

Attend all trainings and staff meetings

Qualifications: Education and/or experience required:

• High School Diploma
• More 2 years of experience working in the field of youth development; specifically in antiviolence in a school setting

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a part-time, non exempt position and the schedule is Monday to Friday 1 PM to 6 PM flexible schedule which includes evenings, late nights & weekends on a “as needed basis.”

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.