The Domestic Violence Service Center, is currently seeking a full-time Children’s Advocate for day shift. This is a non-exempt position.

The Children’s Advocate is tasked with creating a supportive, child friendly environment at the DVSC for mothers and children of domestic violence, by providing crisis support, information and access to community resources.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Client Contact:

• Accurately and efficiently completes all child intake forms and develops service plans with mothers.
• Provides appropriate counseling and services according to program standards to children and mothers.
• Coaches and counsels children and mothers sensitively about non-violent conflict resolution and offers assistance as needed. Assists mothers in developing and strengthening positive parenting skills.

Advocacy:

• Serves as a liaison to area school district and the Intermediate Unit, assisting mothers with enrollment and other school-related needs.
• Maintains on-going communication with other agencies and community resources on behalf of child clients.

Program Development:

• Plans and carries out structured activities, children’s support groups, parenting groups, daily programming, and outings. Also develops curriculums and obtains approvals for new programming. Follows and maintains established program curriculums.
• Develops and maintains a relationship with the Child Advocacy Network of PCADV.

Required Experience:

• A minimum of an associate’s degree in child development or related field is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in social service provision, child development, and/or child care.
• Experience delivering effective learning activities will be an advantage.
• Must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Clearances: PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History Background Clearance, FBI Criminal Background Check.
• A valid PA Driver’s license, access to a motor vehicle and adequate auto insurance.

This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

DVSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.