Vista Del Mar · 20 hours ago
CSEC - Advocate
3200 Motor Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90034
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$69K/yr - $69K/yr
1+ years expVista Del Mar Child & Family Services has been providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County for over 100 years. The Advocate will support youth involved in or at risk for being sexually trafficked, engaging them and acting as a supportive presence while helping to navigate their needs and services.
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Responsibilities
Engage and bring forward youth voice within the DCFS CSEC Advocacy Program at Vista Del Mar. Participate in forums, trainings, psychoeducation, and other conversations that highlight the needs and the challenges Youths/youth face within the Child Welfare delivery system
Utilize a CSEC and trauma informed, relational model approach to engaging youth; Engage youth into the CSEC Advocacy Program and participate on Child and Family Teams to support Youth and Youth voice, identify underlying needs
Engage Youth into the CSEC program and when possible, help Youth clarify concerns and need
Support families by providing psychoeducation and engaging them to participate in established Parent Empowerment curricula and the CFT process
Advocate for equity and access to services for families of trafficked youth brought to the attention of public Child Welfare systems, Police and Mental Health agency
Acknowledge that each youth and family story is unique and important in the recovery process
Build partnerships with others who are involved in the care of children
Commit to honesty with all involved with the care of a child & expect the same from others
Be committed to a non-judgmental and respectful attitude with and families at all times
Be committed to non-adversarial advocacy in role with the Child Welfare delivery system
Model or support brainstorming options that assure solutions are youth and family focused, strength based, needs driven, and culturally sensitive by utilizing their past experiences
Model good decision-making skills to assist youth in evaluating and prioritizing information as part of teaching decision-making skills. Engage youth in trauma informed collaborative problem solving
Link youth and their families with appropriate community support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in social service or juvenile justice major (five years of experience as an Advocate can be substituted for a degree)
One (1 year of experience as a Case Manager or Advocate working with high-risk youth
Advocates should have experience with youth involved in or at risk for sexual trafficking
Must be comfortable driving/navigating around Los Angeles County and conducting field visits with youth families
Must have a valid CA driver's license
Ability to work flexible hours as some activities may require evening and/or weekend availability
Must possess advocacy skills and experience
Possesses a high school diploma; some college preferred or years of experience
Must have excellent verbal and written processing skills
Benefits
Full benefits offered (Medical, Dental, Vision)
FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through The Standard
403(b) – 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary
4 Mental Health Days
Up to 12 Paid Holidays
Up to 25% for Cell Phone Discounts with 3 Major Carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint)
Company
Vista Del Mar
Vista Del Mar provides family-centered social, educational & behavioral health services to empower children, youth, and families.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lena Wilson
CEO/President
Recent News
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2025-01-22
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