Children's Advocate - Shelter

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Laura's House offers the opportunity to work for an organization that is dedicated to the support of programs and shelter for victims of domestic violence. We offer the chance to make a difference and know that your work is appreciated. The workforce is diverse, multicultural, and passionate about a cause they believe in and united as a team to help clients in need.

JOB SUMMARY: Child Care, supports and facilitates the Children's Program at the Emergency Shelter.

HOURS: Full -Time / M-F 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

JOB DUTIES:

• Collaborate with the treatment team to address children's needs during their residence at the Emergency Shelter.
• Document and notify the Children's Program Coordinator regarding any concerns/issues with the children.
• Provide childcare to children during regularly scheduled group sessions.
• Assist with conflict resolution between children during playtime.
• Provide Safety Meetings and Child Intakes as needed.
• Facilitate Closing of Children's Case Management Files.
• Assist with school enrollment process.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and healthy environment.

• Maintain toy and game inventory.
• Assist with Donations, Supplies, Backpacks, Gifts.
• Assist with planning and hosting Children's Holiday Parties.
• Assist with monthly/ seasonal door decorations.
• Assist with planning and supervising Field Trips.
• Fulfill all Mandated Reporter duties.
• Update weekly activity monitors as needed.
• Provide transportation as needed.
• Hotline coverage as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preserve the confidentiality of client, staff, and agency information.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and other staff.
• Participate in agency functions as a participant or presenter as needed.
• Represent the agency in a positive, professional manner at all times.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Child Development or equivalent experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• 40-hour domestic violence training as required by law (will be provided after hire date).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must love working directly with Children
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Data entry skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• CPR & First Aid.

Job Qualifications

1. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and appropriate insurance.
2. Fingerprint scan & TB Test.
3. Employee will occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or fee, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Laura's House is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination. It is the policy of Laura's House to conduct our relations with employees and applicants for employment based on merit without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, citizenship status, religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, political affiliation or belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), gender transitioning, physical or mental disability, physical handicap, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, updating personal information based on a lawful change of name, social security number, or federal employment authorization document, Employee's receipt of public assistance (such as Medi-Cal), or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all Federal, State and local laws prohibiting discrimination. Company policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Discrimination can also include failing to reasonably accommodate religious practices or qualified individuals with disabilities where the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship.

The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Pay discrimination between employees of the opposite sex or different race or ethnicity performing substantially similar work, as defined by the California Fair Pay Act as amended and federal law, is prohibited.