Family Advocate

BraveBe Child Advocacy Center•Lincoln, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BraveBe Child Advocacy Center is seeking a compassionate, resilient, and relationship-centered Family Advocate to provide direct advocacy and support to children and families affected by abuse. The role provides compassionate support, education, and advocacy to children and non-offending caregivers throughout the investigative and healing process, helping families feel supported, informed, and empowered as they navigate complex systems. The Family Advocate works closely with BraveBe’s multidisciplinary team—including law enforcement, child welfare professionals, medical providers, and prosecutors—to coordinate trauma-informed care. The position is full-time and exempt, based in Lincoln, Nebraska, with occasional travel throughout Southeast Nebraska on a rotational basis. Occasional evening and weekend hours and rotational on-call responsibilities are required. The role reports to the Advocacy Program Manager. Starting salary is $37,000, depending on experience, education, and bilingual status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, human services, or a related field; an associate’s degree may be considered with extensive experience.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with youth, families, and professionals.
Ability to respond calmly and compassionately in emotional or crisis situations.
Collaborative mindset and passion for mission-driven work.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and participate in rotational on-call responsibilities.
Ability to travel occasionally throughout Southeast Nebraska on a rotational basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and families impacted by trauma.
Bilingual ability; bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Welcome children and caregivers and create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.
Build trusting relationships with youth and caregivers and identify urgent needs related to safety, housing, and stability.
Connect families with resources such as housing, food, transportation, and trauma-informed mental health services.
Educate caregivers about abuse dynamics and the multidisciplinary response process.
Keep families informed throughout investigations and prosecution proceedings.
Support children and caregivers with court preparation, Court School, and Victim Impact Statements.
Conduct ongoing follow-up and safety monitoring with caregivers.
Foster relationships that promote stability, resilience, and healing.
Provide information about victims’ rights and available community resources.
Partner with multidisciplinary team members to support best practices in child abuse response and treatment.
Participate in case reviews, internal staffing meetings, and collaborative advocacy efforts.
Maintain accurate and timely case documentation and outcome data.

Benefits

Medical insurance with 80% employer-paid.
Dental insurance with 80% employer-paid.
Mental health services covered at 100% for in-network outpatient care.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program for the employee and their family.
14 paid holidays annually.
Generous paid time off, including vacation and health leave.
Paid parental leave.
SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% employer match after one year of full-time employment.
Comprehensive onboarding, continued professional development, and specialized training opportunities.
Opportunities to attend local, regional, and national conferences.
Continued learning in trauma-informed care and child advocacy.