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We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Youth Champion to serve as the agency’s advocate for youth. This role is pivotal in providing comprehensive case management, coordination, advocacy, and support for youth with complex medical needs, behavioral health challenges, placement instability, and those who are victims of human trafficking. The Youth Champion will report directly to the Chief of Placement and Caregiver Support.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide case management and coordination of services for youth with complex needs.
- Advocate for youth and ensure they have access to necessary resources and support.
- Support youth experiencing placement instability to achieve stable and safe living situations.
- Work with victims of human trafficking to provide specialized care and support.
- Collaborate with local service providers to ensure comprehensive care for youth.
- Develop and implement creative solutions to meet the unique needs of each youth.
- Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of all case management activities.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with families to support family reunification and stability.
- Handle stressful situations with professionalism and empathy.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related social service field.
- Three (3) years of experience in child welfare field or related social service field.
- Possess reliable transportation for travel within PSF’s service area for meetings and training.
- Certification as a Child Welfare Case Manager or eligible to obtain Child Welfare Case Manager certification.
PREFERRED:
- Three years of experience in child welfare field and/ or domestic violence/sexual assault victim’s advocacy.
- Experience working with human trafficking population.
Special Qualifications: Possess reliable transportation for travel within PSF’s service area for meetings and training. Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver’s license to operate the mother vehicle operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire as a condition of continued employment.
The Ideal Candidate is:
- Knowledgeable of local services and providers for youth and families.
- Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box.
- Flexible in approach and adaptability to changing situations.
- Passion for working with families and keeping children out of care.
- Dedicated to supporting and advocating for teenagers.
- Excellent communicator and possess strong interpersonal skills.
- Experienced in case management, social work, or a related field is preferred.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of youth in our community!
Salary: $26.59 hourly
Location: Remote position with home office in either Trenton or Gainesville, FL
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PSF is an EEO/ADA/VP/Drug Free employer.
