Advocacy Managers

United Friends Of The Children

Whittier, California, United States
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Trauma-informed care expertise
Motivational interviewing skills
Housing first approach knowledge
** United Friends of the Children is seeking Advocacy Managers to support transitional aged youth (ages 18-24) in achieving self-sufficiency through intensive case management and support services. The role focuses on building relationships, providing life skills training, and coordinating resources to assist youth in obtaining stable housing, education, and employment. **

Job Summary

  • The role supports current and former foster or justice-involved youth in achieving self-sufficiency through intensive case management and consistent relationships.
  • Candidates must utilize trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and the Housing First approach to help youth secure stable housing, education, and employment.
  • The position requires coordinating weekly meetings, facilitating life skills workshops, and maintaining accurate documentation in Apricot and the Homeless Management Information System.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** United Friends of the Children is seeking Advocacy Managers to support transitional aged youth (ages 18-24) in achieving self-sufficiency through intensive case management and support services. The role focuses on building relationships, providing life skills training, and coordinating resources to assist youth in obtaining stable housing, education, and employment. **

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trauma-informed care expertise
  • Motivational interviewing skills
  • Housing First approach knowledge
  • Biopsychosocial assessment ability
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Apricot and HMIS documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with transitional aged youth
  • Knowledge of harm reduction models
  • Social justice positive youth development
  • Community building facilitation
  • Restorative justice techniques

Key Requirements

  • Case management experience required
  • Ability to assess biopsychosocial needs
  • Proficiency with HMIS data systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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