Children's Advocate - Aliso Viejo Monday-Thursday 2:00pm-8:00pm

Laura's House•Aliso Viejo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Laura's House, we don't just offer jobs-we offer purpose. Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team making a real difference in the lives of domestic violence survivors and their families. If you're passionate about supporting children, love to create joyful experiences, and want your work to truly matter-this is the opportunity for you. Position: Children's Advocate (Part-Time). Bring comfort, creativity, and stability to children during one of the most important transitions in their lives. As our Children's Program Assistant, you'll provide nurturing, trauma-informed childcare during group/individual parent sessions. Collaborate with the treatment team to support each child's emotional and developmental needs. Manage and maintain our toy, game, and supply inventory. Maintain a clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate play space. Support children with age-appropriate activities and assist with conflict resolution as needed. Ensure children are fed and have clean diapers upon drop-off; promptly notify parents or staff if diapering is needed. Monitor children's physical and emotional well-being and respond appropriately to concerns. Create a warm, welcoming environment-yes, even door decorations count! Be a key part of a team that sees and values the whole child.

Requirements

Experience working with children in a caregiving, educational, or supportive setting.
Bilingual skills preferred but not required.
CPR and First Aid certification required (or ability to obtain).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain calm in emotionally sensitive situations.
Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
Completion of 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training as required by California law.
Valid driver's license, insurance, reliable transportation.
Fingerprint background check, drug screening & TB test.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and engage in active play with children.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell.
Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to handle noise and children's play.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Child Development or a related field, or equivalent experience (preferred).
Bilingual in Spanish (a big plus!).

Responsibilities

Provide nurturing, trauma-informed childcare during group/individual parent sessions.
Collaborate with the treatment team to support each child's emotional and developmental needs.
Manage and maintain our toy, game, and supply inventory.
Maintain a clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate play space.
Support children with age-appropriate activities and assist with conflict resolution as needed.
Ensure children are fed and have clean diapers upon drop-off; promptly notify parents or staff if diapering is needed.
Monitor children's physical and emotional well-being and respond appropriately to concerns.
Create a warm, welcoming environment-yes, even door decorations count!
Supervise volunteers as assigned and model positive, trauma-informed interactions.
Communicate concerns or notable observations to the Program Director and therapeutic staff.
Retrieve parents from sessions when immediate child needs arise.
Accurately document incidents, concerns, or behavioral observations.
Fulfill all Mandated Reporter responsibilities, including notifying appropriate staff and agencies when required.
Assist with administrative tasks such as scanning, filing, and other office support as needed.
Participate in agency events, meetings, and training as a participant or presenter when requested.
Complete additional duties as assigned to support program operations.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding clients, staff, and agency information, with legally mandated exceptions.
Uphold appropriate professional boundaries with clients, children, and colleagues.
Represent the agency in a positive, respectful, and professional manner at all times.