Job Description

Position:

Educational Advocate

Program

: Children's Center

Status:

PRN, Hourly

Available shift:

Monday through Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm

Shift Differential for Advocate Positions

: $1 from 4p to midnight and $2 from midnight to 8a.

Description

:
The Children's Center is facilitating an Attachment Based Parenting program, that emphasizes a securely attached relationship between caretaker and child, in which the child demonstrates felt safety, trust, and a preference of their caretaker over strangers. Client Advocates will assist families in programming, provide a nurturing and safe environment and facilitate groups to promote attachment.

To provide educational instruction for the Domestic Violence Center, Domestic Violence Housing Program, and/or Children's Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following.
Client Services
This position is responsible for providing a safe, structured, educational environment in a therapeutic setting.
This position will help plan and facilitate educational activities for youth and families residing at the Domestic Violence Center, Children's Center or Domestic Violence Housing Program.
In addition, this position will assist in providing support and advocacy to clients as needed
Coordinates with the school of origin of emergency shelter residents to obtain transportation, or at a minimum, the client's homework to ensure that the youth has the opportunity to stay caught up in school.
Organizes and supervises educational field trips.
Collaborates with schools to best serve clients.
Documents client information in Progress Notes.
Completes the Learning Center summary on each youth following discharge and puts in the client's file.
Facilitates lesson plans developed by the Curriculum Specialist.
General Operation
Provides support in youth development activities.
Coordinates client/volunteer interaction and activities.
Assures that the Learning Center is clean, orderly, and ready for clients.
Serves as the liaison between Synergy's Emergency Shelter's and the School District of residents as needed.
Communicates concerns regarding volunteers to appropriate staff.
Participation in the Performance and Quality Improvement activity is required by each employee.
Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associates degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. BS in Education or Social Service related field preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

The employee in this position must hold a valid Teaching Certificate, Medication Technician Certification, CPR/First Aid certification, and a valid Class E Drivers license.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee in this position must have the ability to transport up to fifteen (15) passengers in a van. Must have the ability to type and perform data entry/10 key, and use computer software, including Windows, Word for Windows, WP6.0, WP5.1, EXCEL, and the internet. Must be knowledgeable with the McKinney-Vento Act.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age, pass a background check and Family Care Safety Registry screening, fingerprint screen, drug screen and have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. Position requires CPR, Med Tech Certification and Chauffeur's License within 30 days from the date of hire.

Non-Discrimination:

Synergy Services is an EEO employer. We firmly support the principle and philosophy of equal employment for all individuals, regardless of age, race/ethnicity, religious creed, ancestry, color, sex, disability (including pregnancy), national origin, marital status, political belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic testing and screening information, covered veteran status or any other protected category pursuant to applicable federal, state or local laws.
Synergy Services is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of belonging and representation. We feel our staff, interns, and volunteers are among our most valuable assets. We embrace and encourage the differences in life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and unique capabilities that our staff, interns and volunteers bring to their work at Synergy. These aspects strengthen our agency, community, and our work with clients.