Bilingual Confidential Youth Advocate

DETAILS:

• Full-time, 40 hours/week (some evenings and weekends required)
• Exempt/salaried position
• Reports to: Advocates Program Director
• +5% Bilingual Differential over base pay
• $40/day stipend when serving as scheduled backup for 24/7 SafeLine

BENEFITS:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision + more
• Retirement plan with match after 6 months

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: Bilingual Spanish/English required

BACKGROUND

At Advocates of Routt County, you’ll be part of an inclusive, dynamic, and compassionate team committed to ending sexual and domestic violence. We believe in supporting each other as much as we support our clients, and we value creativity, initiative, and lived experience.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a compassionate, resourceful, and skilled advocate to join our team in supporting young survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, and other forms of abuse. The Bilingual Confidential Youth Advocate works directly with clients ages 5–25, providing case management, crisis intervention, emotional support, prevention education, and advocacy services. This position is vital in helping youth build safety, resilience, and hope, while also empowering their families and support networks.

Some work with adult clients may be required. You will be part of a passionate, collaborative team working to create a safer, more supportive community.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Direct Advocacy & Support

• Provide trauma-informed, age-appropriate crisis intervention, emotional support, and safety planning
• Conduct intakes, needs assessments, and goal planning with clients
• Assist with coping skills, resiliency-building, and navigating peer/family relationships
• Offer legal advocacy (e.g., court accompaniment, protection orders, reporting support, Title IX navigation)
• Guide clients through applications for U visas, T visas, and VAWA relief
• Help clients connect to medical, mental health, housing, employment, and other essential resources
• Facilitate support groups for youth survivors
• Respond to on-scene crisis calls, including medical/SANE accompaniment
• Provide scheduled back-up coverage for our 24/7 SafeLine ($40/day additional pay)

Prevention, Outreach & Community Engagement

• Build relationships with schools, youth programs, and community partners
• Connect with other bilingual and youth-focused organizations to foster partnerships and improve access to services
• Create and deliver educational presentations to youth, parents, and caregivers
• Lead prevention initiatives, including Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month campaigns
• Represent the agency at community events, resource fairs, and outreach opportunities
• Collaborate with the COMMA Projects Program Director to develop and refine innovative prevention strategies

Program Support & Collaboration

• Maintain accurate and confidential client records (digital and paper)
• Assist in collecting data for grant reporting and small grant applications
• Support shelter staff and projects as needed
• Contribute to volunteer training related to youth services
• Stay informed on best practices in youth advocacy and prevention
• Actively participate in team meetings, case consultations, and community partner collaborations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Required: Bilingual Spanish/English fluency
• Preferred: Background or education in domestic violence, sexual violence, or related fields (training available for candidates with other relevant experience)
• Experience working with youth and a deep passion for supporting survivors
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Commitment to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion

Better Tomorrow is an equal opportunity employer.

Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is at the foundation of everything we do. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in the value of diversity across race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the fascinating characteristics that make each of us unique.

Better Tomorrow is a Colorado Recovery Friendly Workplace.

TO APPLY: Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. Cover letter must include why you want to work in conjunction with our programs, Queer Futures, Brighter World Child Advocacy Center, and COMMA Projects, and why you want to live and work in Routt County (if you don’t currently live here).