YWCA Seattle King Snohomish

Children and Youth Gender-Based Violence Community Advocate

Seattle, WA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 142 days ago

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About the role

Provide culturally relevant advocacy with trauma informed approach to the children and youth (ages 6+) of survivors of gender-based violence, fleeing imminent danger.
Conduct initial intakes to evaluate the needs of survivors and children/youth.
Offer crisis intervention, grounding, and coping strategies in shelter, community, school, and office-based settings.

You'll help young people build safety, confidence, and connection while strengthening family stability and community partnerships.
Partner with GBVSS Housing Advocates to identify families and address the needs of children.
Implement YWCA GBVSS 8-week children/youths' curriculum
Develop and maintain an ongoing network of resources for children with coordinated referrals to link children and families.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Experience and Knowledge
Knowledge of the dynamics of gender-based violence, including power and control, coercion, trauma impacts, and survivor-centered, trauma-informed best practices.
Minimum of (2) years of experience working or volunteering with children and youth ages 6-18.
Strong understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries when working with vulnerable populations.
Some college coursework in child or youth development, social services, or a related field, or equivalent lived or professional experience in lieu of a degree.
Familiarity with how cultural dynamics, including racism and gender, shape the experiences and responses of Black and African American youth impacted by domestic violence.

Leverage effective communication skills to navigate through the relevant educational systems.
This refers to the insights, knowledge, and skills developed by those who have navigated systems and experienced inequity.

Commitment to complete a minimum of 30 hours of advocacy-based domestic violence training within the first three (3) months of employment and annually ongoing training thereafter.

After two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund
As a full-time YWCA employee (30+ hours), you'll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance, generous vacation, holiday, sick leave plans, and an outstanding retirement plan.
Put your passion for racial equity and social justice to work - apply today!
Support parents and youth in learning strategies for staying safe and developing individualized, age-appropriate safety plans related to home, school, online spaces, and relationships.
Provide education to children and youth on healthy relationships, boundaries, consent, and personal safety.

This position is fully onsite and includes regular presence in YWCA offices, schools, and community settings across Seattle and South King County.
This position has a social justice component allowing for critical thinking around how the external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty.
As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
You'll be part of a collaborative, values-driven team that recognizes lived experience, invests in staff development, and understands the importance of sustainable, supportive workplaces.
When you work with YWCA, you make a difference.

Employment YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
For more information Contact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.

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