Youth Advocacy Initiative Coordinator
Company: The District of Columbia Childrens Advocacy Center
Role summary
Youth Advocacy Initiative Coordinator is a full-time role at The District of Columbia Childrens Advocacy Center in Washington, District of Columbia, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-06. Salary: USD 63,600 per year. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Youth Advocacy Initiative Coordinator
- Company
- The District of Columbia Childrens Advocacy Center
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Administrative
- Salary
- USD 63,600 per year
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-10-06
This role at Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. You'll be coordinating initiatives to support young people, working with a dedicated team in a mission-driven environment. The full-time position offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to positive change.
Job description
Description
ABOUT US
Resolving to make the world better for children is at the heart of Safe Shores -The DC Children’s Advocacy Center’s mission to provide survivor-centered intervention, hope, and healing for children and families affected by abuse, trauma, and violence in the District of Columbia. Our efforts are focused on working to prevent and end child abuse and neglect through promising practices, policies, and partnerships.
Working side-by-side with a passion-driven multidisciplinary team, we aim to:
Minimize the trauma experienced by children and adolescents who have been identified as victims of sexual or physical abuse.
Improve the investigation and prosecution of sexual and physical abuse cases from the point of intervention through to treatment and healing.
Promote inter-agency collaboration for effective decision-making and management of sexual and physical abuse cases.
Prevent further or future abuse of child victims.
Provide training professionals in the field of investigation, prosecution, and provision of services for sexually and physically abused children, adolescents, and their non-offending caretakers.
THE JOB AND YOUR ROLE
The Youth Advocacy Initiative Coordinator is an on-site role which provides administrative support and coordination of services within the Youth Advocacy Initiative (YAI). This role works to ensure the smooth daily operation of YAI services. This position is responsible for administration and operations tasks and support for Youth Advocacy services. This position may assist with other programmatic tasks as needed and directed, ensuring seamless provision of services. This position is fully trained in the SAVRAA law and required client service provision, and is part of a team that is available 24/7 and requires participation in an on-call response rotation for after-hours, holidays, and weekends. This position is a mandated reporter for child abuse and neglect under District of Columbia Statute §4-1321.02 when not acting within the defined role that provides an exemption to this mandate.
Safe Shores expects all employees to respect and be sensitive to human dignity and identity. We demonstrate this respect and sensitivity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability (actual or perceived), source of income, place of residence or business, military service, and any other basis protected by federal or District of Columbia law.
WHAT WE OFFER
Total Compensation: We prioritize your overall health and well-being
A salary is only part of a larger picture of compensation and rewards. The starting salary is $63,630 annually. We take total compensation seriously. We proudly provide one of the most robust benefits packages in the non-profit sector, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Our work is complex, and in this field, we firmly believe that we must care for ourselves to be present for our circle and those we serve. Please take a moment to read the complete list of employee benefits we offer:
Birthday Comp Day (Your birthday is a holiday for you!)
Your Own Annual Professional Development Fund
13 days of paid vacation leave
13 days of paid sick leave
13 days of paid holidays
Paid personal leave
Paid parental leave
100% employer-paid medical (PPO with lots of provider options), dental, and vision insurance for the current 2025-26 plan year
Dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee appreciation and wellness events
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan (Employer contribution after 1 year of service)
Other benefits as applicable are as follows:
Safe Shores offers paid sabbatical leave for employees with a tenure of five consecutive years.
WHAT YOU OFFER
You are passionate about Safe Shores’ mission, vision, and values, committed to doing what’s best and suitable for those we serve, and driven to become an outstanding asset to our community of colleagues. You have strong listening and communication skills, both oral and written, and must be able to adapt to various audiences fluidly. You have the heart of an advocate and are passionate about Safe Shores' mission. Most importantly, you have a high level of cultural competence and believe and thrive in a workplace culture committed to countering all forms of prejudice and discrimination.
Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential job duties. The essential duties and responsibilities are a summary, not an all-inclusive list of all necessary job duties.
Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Program Coordination and Administration
Maintain and ensure quality and confidentiality of electronic records/documentation, statistical tracking, and inventory.
Track participant attendance and program outcomes, assist with grant reporting, and support with managing YAI program budgets.
Support in writing, reviewing, editing and updating desk manuals, SOPs, and internal and external training guides.
Purchase, inventory, and stock supplies as needed to ensure all primary locations for service delivery have the supplies necessary for program service delivery.
Maintain, fold, organize, and restock the youth clothing closet; manage inventory counts and purchase missing items/sizes to ensure consistent availability within budgetary guidelines.
Purchase, track, distribute, and audit EVCF (Emergency Victim of Crime Funds) and gift cards for emergency client assistance while keeping detailed logs for budgetary compliance.[MC1]
Ensure daily program coverage and communicate and coordinate coverage needs am