Children's Program Advocate
Children's Program Advocate
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20-06-2025
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Job Description
Job Title: Childrens Program Advocate
Department: Residential Services - Shelter
Reports To: Director of Residential Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Hours per week: 40 hours (Full-Time)
Salary Range: $13.50 - $15.00 / hr
Overview of SafeNest
Since 1977 SafeNest has been a leading force in the fight to end domestic and sexual violence. Dedicated to a holistic and innovative approach SafeNest works tirelessly with survivors abusive partners and children impacted by interpersonal violence. With a steadfast commitment to breaking the cycle of abuse SafeNest serves over 11000 clients annually delivering more than 170000 life-changing services. As Nevadas largest provider of interpersonal violence services SafeNests impact is driven by its exceptional team of professionals. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset which is why we offer competitive salaries comprehensive benefits and an empowering work environment. Together we are building a safer more compassionate community.
Job Summary
The Childrens Program Advocate provides onsite assistance and educational support to children & K-12 students and drop-in day child watch for SafeNests confidential shelter residents. This position provides age-appropriate instruction and activities to ensure that a positive learning and socializing atmosphere is maintained.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide supervised drop-in child watch for children ages 0-17 in a defined area of the shelter.
- Develop and encourage age-appropriate learning and socialization to help children learn necessary skills and concepts such as communication manners sharing etc.
- Maintain a safe environment by monitoring children to ensure the health and safety of all individuals.
- Plan and engage children in activities such as arts crafts and games. Create a monthly calendar of events.
- Keep all toys seating and play areas organized and sterile; maintain the entire play areas cleanliness.
- Serve as a positive role model maintaining professionalism and confidentiality for child and adult program participants and shelter residents.
- Work closely with Title 1 CCSD SafeNest contact for school support attendance transportation registration and other needs.
- Assist in connecting students with tutoring services as needed.
- During child watch down times assist shelter front desk as needed and communicated by management.
- Other duties as assigned by program leadership staff.
Skills and Qualifications
- A valid drivers license.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- First Aid and CPR certified.
- Decisiveness patience and stamina to chase after lift or carry children.
- Ability to pass the Nevada Child Abuse and Neglect Registry background check.
- Exceptional communication teaching and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of the stages of childhood development.
- Attentiveness to the needs and safety of children.
- Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Must be able to work with children with possible behavioral or emotional challenges in a stimulating setting.
- Believe in the empowerment of domestic violence survivors.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will be expected to perform other reasonably relatedjob duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as required.
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 25lbs.
- Must be able to sit and stand for 8 hours per day.
Work Environment:
- The office is located within a confidential shelter.
- The noise level in the work environment varies.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SafeNest is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminateon the basis of actual or
perceived race creed color religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age
disability sex marital status veteran statusgender identitysexual orientation genetic
information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal stateor local laws.
Employment Type
Hourly
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