Collier County, Florida, United States · On-site
Child & Youth Advocate in Immokalee Residential Shelter Primary Location: Immokalee Campus Travel: Requires travel to Naples Campus, based on programmatic and organizational needs Reports to: Residential Child & Youth Se…
Skills: Child Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Safety Planning, Trauma-Informed Care, Case Documentation
Collier County, Florida, United States • On-site
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Provide safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate support for children and youth impacted by domestic violence and human trafficking. Support the emergency shelter team by providing survivor-centered advocacy and crisis intervention for adult and child survivors.
Requires experience in childcare or youth recreation and a valid Florida Driver's License. A degree in education, social services, or a related field is preferred, along with First Aid, CPR, and DCF training certifications.
Child & Youth Advocate in Immokalee Residential Shelter
Primary Location: Immokalee Campus
Travel: Requires travel to Naples Campus, based on programmatic and organizational needs
Reports to: Residential Child & Youth Services Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Schedule Requirement: Must be available to work Wednesdays until 7:30 PM and maintain flexibility based on program needs.
Work Environment: Fully onsite position; no remote work opportunities available.
The Impact of This Position
The Child & Youth Advocate may work with infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents based on organizational and programmatic needs. This position requires flexibility, compassion, professionalism, and the ability to provide safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate support for children impacted by domestic violence, human trafficking, and other crises.
When child care services are not needed, the Child & Youth Advocate is expected to support the Immokalee Emergency Shelter Advocate team by providing survivor-centered advocacy and related services to adult and child survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, as assigned. Duties may include emotional support, crisis intervention, safety planning, resource coordination, and other advocacy services consistent with the employee's training and the needs of the program.
This is a dynamic, cross-functional position that requires the ability to "float" between programs and locations to meet operational needs. The Child & Youth Advocate should expect to travel to the Naples campus to assist the Child & Youth Services team when child care support is not needed in Immokalee or as otherwise directed by leadership.
What You’ll Do
Childcare & Supervision
Advocacy & Family Support
Documentation & Administrative Duties
Any other duties as assigned.
Non-Negotiables
Education & Experience
Certifications & Requirements
Who You Are
What We Value
Full-Time Employee Benefits Package
The Shelter offers a spectacular benefits package for all full-time staff, including a 36-hour work week, staff appreciation events, and a generous 200 hours of paid time off. The Shelter’s Wellness Plan covers 100% of medical and mental health benefits and includes affordable dental and vision plans, employer-match 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off Buy Back Program for eligible employees, and wellness incentives that support a healthy and balanced work environment.
Work Environment, ADA & Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
You must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and bend, stoop, sit, or stand for extended periods as needed. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this role.
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable regulations.
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To prevent, protect & prevail over domestic violence & human trafficking
The Shelter offers a 24 hour crisis hotline (239) 775-1101 as well as two 60 bed emergency shelters and outreach offices in Naples and Immokalee, FL.
Offices: Naples, FL, US
To prevent, protect & prevail over domestic violence & human trafficking
The Shelter offers a 24 hour crisis hotline (239) 775-1101 as well as two 60 bed emergency shelters and outreach offices in Naples and Immokalee, FL.
Offices: Naples, FL, US
