MOREHEAD CITY, 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 Carteret 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 Regional 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-hour emergencies and periodic on-call.

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 are 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

Southmountain Children and Family Services specializes in child advocacy and foster community and has been in operation since 1903. Headquartered in Morganton, NC, Southmountain Children and Family Services operates North Carolina’s first and only foster community near Lake James and currently operates eleven Children’s Advocacy Centers and Evidence-based Treatment Centers across North Carolina.

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

Phone calls will not be accepted.

Southmountain Children and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.