Family Advocate

BraveBe Child Advocacy Center • Lincoln, NE

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

BraveBe Child Advocacy Center is seeking a compassionate, resilient, and relationship-centered professional to join their team as a Family Advocate. This role provides direct advocacy and life-changing support to youth and families during difficult moments. The Family Advocate will provide compassionate support, education, and advocacy to children and non-offending caregivers throughout the investigative and healing process. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building trust, responding with empathy during times of crisis, and helping families feel supported, informed, and empowered as they navigate complex systems. The Family Advocate will work closely with BraveBe’s multidisciplinary team, including law enforcement, child welfare professionals, medical providers, and prosecutors, to ensure children and families receive coordinated, trauma-informed care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, human services or related field (associate’s degree may be considered with extensive experience)
• Experience working with children and families impacted by trauma preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with youth, families, and professionals
• Ability to respond calmly and compassionately in emotional or crisis situations
• A collaborative mindset and passion for mission-driven work

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Welcome children and caregivers to BraveBe and create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment
• Build trusting relationships with youth and caregivers, helping meet immediate needs like safety, housing, and stability by identifying urgent needs and connecting them 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 through court preparation, Court School, and Victim Impact Statements
• Conduct ongoing follow-up and safety monitoring with caregivers
• Foster trusting relationships that promote stability, resilience, and healing
• Provide information regarding victims’ rights and available community resources
• Partner closely 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 with care and integrity

Benefits

• Medical insurance (80% employer-paid)
• Dental insurance (80% employer-paid)
• Mental health services covered at 100% (in-network, outpatient care)
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your 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 fulltime employment
• Comprehensive onboarding and continued professional development and specialized training opportunities
• Opportunities to attend local, regional and national conferences
• Continued learning in trauma-informed care and child advocacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level