Job Classification: Regular Full-Time, non-exempt
Salary Range: $22 per hour
Benefits: Medical, dental, optional vision and generous PTO
Department: Probation Repeat Offender Prevention Program (ROPP)
Reporting Manager: Probation Services Manager
Location of job: County of Ventura Probation Agency (Oxnard, CA)
To Apply: Email Resume and Cover Letter to jobs@thecoalition.org, Attn: Human Resources
Summary of Position
The Youth Advocate will provide advocacy to offenders in the Ventura County Repeat Offender Prevention Program (ROPP), and assist them in meeting the identified goals. This may include curbing recidivism, increasing self-esteem, increasing school attendance, decreasing substance abuse, and reducing gang association or involvement. The Youth Advocate will attend weekly ROPP team meetings, and work as a member of a team along with the assigned Deputy Probation Officers. The delivery of services will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Essential Functions
Fundamental Job Requirements
• Supervise youth in the completion of court-ordered community service hours
• Provide transportation for Probation-sponsored groups
• Acts as a mentor to youth on caseload
• Connects youth with pro-social activities in the community
• Connecting youth with community resources as needed.
• Assisting youth with obtaining Medi-Cal, California ID Cards, school enrollment, and other needs as identified by the Deputy Probation Officers
• Ongoing coordination, communication, and planning with unit staff, and other private and public agencies.
• Completing and compiling statistical reports of progress
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management Team
• Attends weekly supervision meetings with clinical supervisor
• Attends and helps coordinate Prosocial events for youth as needed
• Administrative support as needed, which includes, but is not limited to, ordering supplies
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required
Schedule
• The schedule for this position is Monday to Friday 9am – 5:30pm. However, this position adapts to prosocial and other events as needed. Occasional weekends and after hours may be required.
• Arriving for your shift on time is an essential requirement.
• This position is eligible for overtime benefits.
Educational Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in a psychology, sociology, social services, or other applicable field desired.
Certifications
• Must obtain Domestic Violence Counselor certification that meets the requirements under California Evidence Code 1037.1 within one year of hire date.
• Must obtain Sexual Assault Counselor certification that meets the requirements under California Evidence Code 1305.2 within one year of hire date.
• Must attend our LGBTQ+ 101 Training within 6 months of hire date
Knowledge Base/Skills
• Interpersonal qualities to be relatable and build rapport with youth.
• Basic computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of general office equipment is required.
• Regularly expanding knowledge base on topics of gendered violence, impacts of domestic and sexual assault on the community, working with survivors of violence, and more by reading literature, social media, blog and news posts, etc. is expected.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to speak English and Spanish fluently is a requirement
• Must be able to pull rolling outreach cart (up to 20lbs) to different events and set up a canopy, if needed.
• Must have the ability to communicate with clientele and community members over phone, electronic correspondence and in-person.
• The majority of the fundamental job requirements occur inside the Ventura County Probation Agency.
• Central air and heating is available; May be required to stand, sit, stoop, bend, and lift/move up to 20 lbs.
• Coalition for Family Harmony may accommodate to these physical requirements upon request.
Mental/Social Requirements
• Ability to communicate and write clearly and professionally is required.
• The ability to demonstrate navigating crisis and solving problems independently and using one’s own initiative, using best judgment and critical thinking skills is a requirement.
• Must maintain a positive, friendly, and welcoming attitude with staff, community members, and volunteers.
• Must utilize assertiveness, professionalism and non-violent communication when handling issues with staff, community members and volunteers.
• Must be able to demonstrate working effectively with and showing respect to all survivors of violence, including those from diverse ethnic, cultural, religious, socioeconomic, sexual preferences and/or identities, gender identities/expression, and political backgrounds.
OTHER INFORMATION
• Must pass extensive background check conducted by CFH and County of Ventura Probation Agency.
• Travel is required for this position. Modes of transportation expected are by car.
• The option to telecommute (or to perform essential job duties at home) is assessed on a case-by-case basis by Reporting Manager and, if necessary, by others on the management team.
Our Mission
Coalition for Family Harmony provides direct services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault; to
educate the community regarding violence against women, children and men; to prevent the cycle of violence.