Teen Outreach Advocate

Job overview

The Teen Outreach Advocate works in person in Cayce, SC, and surrounding communities for events and programs; the listing is associated with Columbia, SC. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Sistercare’s prevention education and outreach for teens and families throughout the Midlands. The advocate helps young people build healthy relationship skills, recognize warning signs, access community resources, and address the effects of violence through education, mentoring, and supportive services.

What you'll do

• Develop and deliver teen outreach programs
• build partnerships with schools, after-school programs, civic and faith-based groups, and community partners
• engage teens in person
• provide education, mentoring, and support to teens affected by violence
• lead group activities and educational events
• serve as a community resource liaison
• document direct service and collateral time
• attend meetings and required annual VSP training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teen outreach advocate

youth services

violence prevention

healthy relationships

community outreach

mentoring

cayce sc

columbia sc

sistercare

victim services

evening events

weekend events

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental insurance, employee assistance program, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, and vision insurance.

Why this role

Schedule is Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, and Friday, 8:30 AM–1:00 PM; hours vary for evening and weekend events and programs. Requires a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field plus two years of direct youth services experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

About the employer

KG Workforce Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.