Child Advocate Jobs in Iowa
Under general supervision, the Detention Youth Counselor provides close supervision and counseling to residents housed at the Scott County Juvenile Detention Center to improve behaviors as well as...
In Person Part TimeLinn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do!Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer...
In PersonOvernight Youth Counselor-MASON CITY
- Four Oaks
- Mason City, IA
- 10 days ago
- Mason City, IA
- 10 days ago
Possession of a degree in Social Services or related field preferred....
In PersonLinn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The...
In PersonYouth Counselor - Mason CIty-FULL TIME-1st SHIFT
- Four Oaks
- Mason City, IA
- 13 days ago
- Mason City, IA
- 13 days ago
Four Oaks has grown to become one of the state’s largest agencies devoted to child welfare, education, juvenile justice and behavioral health....
In Person Full TimeLinn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The...
In PersonDomestic Violence Victim Advocate - Linn County
- Waypoint
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- 30+ days ago
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- 30+ days ago
Services degree or equivalent work/life/volunteer experience Completion of Victim Counselor Training within first six months of employment (training provided by program); become a Certified Advocate...
In Personservices What are some of the things our current staff enjoy while working here?...
In Person- Sequel Youth and Family Services
- Des Moines, IA
- 90+ days ago
- Des Moines, IA
- 90+ days ago
Provide crisis intervention with clients. Give basic instruction in work, recreation and housekeeping activities....
In PersonYouth Counselor - Adolescent Life Program (Full Time)
- UnityPoint Health
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- 90+ days ago
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- 90+ days ago
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Human Services Field Clinical background should include experience in a human services organization dealing with children and families Knowledge of child development...
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Child Advocates in Iowa offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Child Advocate position
- Case Planning
- Supportive Counseling
- Family Therapy
- Safety Planning
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Foster Care
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Juvenile Justice
- Home Visits
- Harm Reduction
- Youth Development
- Trauma Informed Care
- Child Welfare
- Sociology
- Domestic Violence
- Crisis Prevention
- Individual Counseling
- Life Skills
- Community Resources
- Social Skills
- Direct Care
- Treatment Planning
- Human Services
- Criminal Justice
- Trauma
- Social Services
- Law Enforcement
- Advocacy
- Therapeutic
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Psychology
- De-escalation
- Mental Health
- Crisis Management
- Scheduling Appointments
- Case Management
- Counseling
- Reimbursement
- Masters In Education
- Referrals
- Background Checks
- High School Diploma
- Interviewing
- Military Background
- Reporting
- Documentation
- Investigation
- Filing
- Bachelor's Degree
- Education Experience
- Regulations
- Bilingual
- Teamwork
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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