DUNN, NORTH CAROLINA

FAMILY ADVOCATE

FAMILY ADVOCATE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Southmountain Children and Family Services is seeking a qualified candidate to join its team as a Family Advocate.

The Family Advocate supports the children and families who utilize the services of the Harnett County Children’s Advocacy Center. The Advocate ensures a continuum of services for children who have been victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect, or other types of trauma. The focus of this position is to provide case management services that include: support, orientation and education to children who are victims of crime and to their family members, as well as coordinate services with partnering agencies involved in the investigation and treatment of child abuse, neglect and trauma.

The Family Advocate reports directly to the Children’s Advocacy Center Program Director and is required to work cooperatively with all multi-disciplinary partners.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, but requires flexibility for after-hours emergencies and periodic on-call duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher required

  • Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in Human Services.

  • Strong working knowledge of community resources and public relations skills is preferred.

BENEFITS and COMPENSATION:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental Insurance

  • Health Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Health Savings Account

  • Life Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • Professional Development Assistance

  • Advanced Training

  • Clinical Supervision

  • Compensation: Starting at $42,000

A leader in trauma-informed care for child victims of crime, Southmountain has been serving children since its founding in 1903. Rooted in its early mission to care for displaced children, Southmountain operates a unique foster community, along with ten children’s advocacy centers, from the mountains to the coast.

Send resume/CV and pertinent information to:

  • hrdirector@southmountain.org

or

  • H.R. Director
    Southmountain Children and Family Services
    PO Box 3387
    Morganton, NC 28680

No phone calls, please.

Southmountain Children and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.