Now Hiring: Victims of Crime Outreach Advocate (Full-Time)

Location: Community-based (including street outreach and program sites)
Schedule: Full-time | Schedule varies | Evenings & weekends required
Pay: $20/hour
Reports to: Outreach Program Manager

Are you passionate about supporting youth and making a real difference in your community? Family Assistance Program is seeking a Victims of Crime Outreach Advocate to join our outreach team full-time. This role offers hands-on, meaningful work supporting youth who are victims of crime and helping them connect to safety, resources, and long-term support.

What You'll Do

As an Outreach Advocate, you will:

• Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, referrals, and gateway services to youth victims of crime

• Educate youth on coping skills and risk-reduction strategies

• Conduct outreach safely as part of a team

• Build trusting relationships with youth who voluntarily engage in Family Assistance programs

• Work collaboratively with community partners, service providers, and other agencies

• Serve as a representative of the Family Assistance Program within the community

Additional responsibilities include:

• Weekly outreach at bus stations, malls, parks, and community centers

• Attending community fairs and events to promote agency programs

• Supporting youth transitions between street outreach, emergency shelter, and transitional living programs 

• Completing time cards, mileage logs, and weekly reports

• Driving agency vehicles as needed and reporting maintenance or repair issues

What We're Looking For

• No experience required - training is provided

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Basic computer and word processing skills

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community partners

• Reliable transportation

• Valid California Driver's License with a clean DMV record

• Ability to pass fingerprinting, law enforcement, and child protection background checks