Parent Advocate (CSEC Advocacy)
Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Overall Function
The Parent Advocate provides peer support to parents served by the Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Advocacy Program. This includes advocacy, peer support services and linkage as needed. The position will involve implementing a Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) and trauma‑informed relational based model to provide advocacy and support to children and youth, up to the age of 21 years, who are at‑risk or victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE).
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 family with developing a comprehensive plan.
Provide support and advocacy which are family‑centered, community and strength‑based.
Provide 24‑hour availability and crisis intervention on an as needed basis or regularly scheduled basis which may include weekends and evenings.
Conduct visits to homes and/or other service providers in order to help client 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.
Actively participate in administrative and clinical supervision and meetings.
Be receptive in receiving feedback from children and families, community and service providers.
Ensure accuracy in work and that all deadline expectations are met.
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 in a professional manner within 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 meeting.
Other duties as assigned.
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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 family with developing a comprehensive plan.
Provide support and advocacy which are family‑centered, community and strength‑based.
Provide 24‑hour availability and crisis intervention on an as needed basis or regularly scheduled basis which may include weekends and evenings.
Conduct visits to homes and/or other service providers in order to help client 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.
Actively participate in administrative and clinical supervision and meetings.
Be receptive in receiving feedback from children and families, community and service providers.
Ensure accuracy in work and that all deadline expectations are met.
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 in a professional manner within 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 meeting.
Other duties as assigned.
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