Child Advocate Job Opening

Overall responsibility: To provide transportation to the children enrolled in program by driving ministry van; tutor children and provide homework help three nights a week during the school year, and provide transportation, assistance, and supervision during the summer program for the children; assist at monthly Saturday play group; assist Child & Family Program Director in program development, planning, and record keeping; assist with communicating with schools, community agencies, and conducting home visits as needed; assist with communicating with families in program through monthly newsletter, phone calls, etc.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Transportation of children to and from program site
• Tutor child(ren) on tutoring nights
• Some van maintenance and cleaning, yard and light housekeeping as needed
• Help maintain technology at site
• Prepare monthly newsletter for mailing
• Help plan activities for the monthly play group
• Help supervise children’s activities at the monthly play group
• Represent Ministry appropriately and positively to families, volunteers, and benefactors
• Model healthy behavior for children at all times
• Participate in continuing education and training such as topics related to Ministry policy, HIV/AIDS, poverty, and child/adolescent behavior
• General assistance to the Child & Family Program Director as needed
• In consultation with, and as requested by Child & Family Program Director, the Child Advocate shall also:
• Monitor children’s academic progress weekly through online grade books where available
• Assist with accurate record-keeping of attendance, parent or school phone calls and tutoring performance
• Attend school meetings or conferences with Child & Family Program Director as needed
• Assist in the planning and preparation of special events for families
• Assist with the development and preparation of learning materials, including bulletin boards and learning games
• Informally and formally assess children
• Develop child specific academic and behavioral interventions
• Assist with curriculum and program development
• Develop activities that build self-esteem and life skills
• Advocate for children/families in school and other settings
• Assist with and be supportive of fundraising efforts
• Assist with additional duties during holidays

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Education, Social Work, or related field
• Clean BCI and driving record
• Must pass a drug test and be drug free
• Comfortable driving children in 12 passenger van
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds
• Must be enthusiastic, child-centered, responsible, and hardworking
• Must possess knowledge of, or have a willingness to learn about, trauma-informed care and special education
• This position does require working one Saturday a month, and evening hours three nights a week during the school year (September-May)

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

• Youngstown, OH (Required)