Parent Advocate (CSEC Advocacy)

Job Details Location: OYHFS Youth Learning Center (Highland Park), Los Angeles, CA 90042 Position: Full Time Pay: $21.50 – $28.38 per hour Sign‑on stipend: $750 after 6 months employed Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provide peer support to parents served by the Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Advocacy program and assist them to successfully engage in program services, with youth and staff. Utilize personal and professional life experience to provide peer support to parents and caregivers served by the program. Access community‑based resources appropriate to the family’s needs. Interface with Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Mental Health, court systems, schools, health care providers and other community liaisons. Assist families with developing a comprehensive plan. Provide support and advocacy that is family‑centered, community and strength‑based. Provide 24‑hour availability and crisis intervention as needed, including weekends and evenings. Conduct visits to homes and other service providers to help clients achieve their goals. Facilitate a monthly parenting support group and collaborate with team members regarding its implementation and promote participation from clients. Provide parenting education to parents utilizing a parenting curriculum. Follow state laws and agency guidelines regarding child abuse reporting. Maintain weekly service provision requirements. Participate in administrative and clinical supervision and meetings. Receive and respond to feedback from children, families, community and service providers. Ensure accuracy in work and meet all deadline expectations. Maintain consistent and regular attendance. Follow up with supervisor in a timely manner regarding significant issues. Demonstrate ownership of work responsibilities by incorporating feedback, taking initiative, and interacting professionally within the assigned role and adhering to agency guidelines. Maintain confidentiality as required by Optimist, licensing, HIPAA, and other regulatory agencies. Follow and adhere to all field safety guidelines. Participate in mandatory training, in‑services and meetings. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma/GED preferred. MUST have lived experience as a parent/legal guardian of a child(ren) or youth who is a survivor of human trafficking. Previous Parent/Family Partner, Peer Advocate and/or Parent Advocate experience preferred. Previous experience working with high‑risk children and families. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid CA Driver’s License, automotive liability insurance, and a driving record acceptable to agency’s insurance carriers. Good oral, written and organizational skills. Meet employment requirements such as references, physical examination/TB Test, criminal record (Live Scan‑fingerprints), clearances, etc. Employees serve as role models for children and adolescents; must be emotionally stable and able to function effectively with individuals who may have mental or behavioral health problems. Be able to demonstrate appropriate daily behavior, appropriate expression of emotions, and role‑modeling. Hostility, aggression, inappropriate physical actions, and inappropriate emotional expression are not acceptable. Must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID‑19. #J-18808-Ljbffr Optimist Boys Home & Ranch