Job Description
INTERNAL JOB POSTING
Job Title: Community Advocate
Work site: Alexander County Office (ACO)
Area of Focus: Community Collaboration - Prevention & Advocacy Services
Program(s): STOP School Violence - Focuses on preventing and reducing school violence through education, crisis intervention, and community collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Must qualify as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) or complete CRSS within 18 months of hire.
Immediate Supervisor: Senior Program Director - Emily Middleton
Hours of Work: Full-time 40 hours per week
Experience & Credential Requirements: Previous experience in youth prevention, conflict resolution, or related fields is a plus.
Special Requirements: Travels to off-site/community-based locations for direct service delivery; participates in after-hours crisis response rotation; ability to schedule evening appointments; maintain and provide proof of a valid driver's license; maintain and provide proof of personal vehicle liability insurance; at least 21 years of age; must complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks; maintain First Aid and CPR Certification.
Skills & Knowledge: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to teach and engage with youth in a classroom or small group setting; proficient in crisis intervention techniques and resource coordination; excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment; experience in community advocacy, social services, or economic development programs.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Teach students interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and healthy coping skills using evidence-based youth prevention education curricula.
Assist in the development, maintenance, and distribution of a comprehensive resource guide for violence prevention and intervention.
Provide immediate crisis response and short-term intervention services, including conflict resolution techniques to foster a safer and healthier school environment.
Connect students and families with appropriate health and human service resources to reduce and prevent violence.
Office-based at JCO or ACO with regular travel to schools and community sites within Alexander, Pulaski, and Johnson Counties.
Forms a Youth Advisory Council and Behavioral Threat Assessment team.
Update and implementing School Safety Plans for participating schools annually.
Expands access to violence prevention and early intervention services.
Increases community awareness to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline and reduce violence.
Benefit Package
100% employer-paid health and dental insurance option
Dental, vision and health available after 1st day of the month after 60 calendar days of employment
Up to 368 hours of paid time off just within your first year of employment! Includes 13 paid holidays, up to 40 hours personal time, 12 sick days, 40 hours bereavement leave, 12 vacation days (6 month probation period), and 8 hours volunteer paid time off per year.
Salary range: $32,932 - $33,932
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Deadline to apply is July 10, 2025.
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