Family Advocate

LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services • Leesburg, VA

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About The Position

Safety. Hope. Empowerment. Join LAWS as the Family Advocate (Bilingual preferred) Are you ready to lead a team dedicated to supporting individuals and families during their most challenging moments? Do you want to bring your commitment to trauma-informed care to a nonprofit that prioritizes diversity and professional growth? Are you seeking meaningful leadership work that makes a real difference in your community? If so, we encourage you to apply! ABOUT LAWS Founded in 1984 as Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice, Inc., LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services (LAWS) is Loudoun County's designated nonprofit to provide domestic violence and sexual assault survivors with services and supports. In addition to operating an emergency domestic violence shelter and a 24/7 survivor hotline, LAWS provides therapy, advocacy, and legal services to adult, youth, and child victims of domestic and sexual violence. LAWS also operates the Loudoun Child Advocacy Center for child victims of abuse, and it works to stop violence before it starts with prevention and outreach programming. LAWS also runs The Resourceful Woman in downtown Leesburg - a thrift store that benefits LAWS services and provides survivors with clothing and household items. Our mission is to provide victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse with safety, hope, and empowerment services to live as survivors free from the effects of violence. All services are confidential and free of charge. The work of the LAWS team is well-respected, rewarding, and important! FAMILY ADVOCATE ROLE The Family Advocate is a key member of the Loudoun Child Advocacy Center (CAC) – a program of LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services. This position provides trauma-informed support, education, information and referrals, crisis intervention, and case management services for children referred to Loudoun CAC due to alleged maltreatment. The Family Advocate works with the child and non-offending caregivers from investigation through all stages of prosecution, providing consistent, reliable, and comprehensive advocacy and support services to promote healing. The Family Advocate works collaboratively with the CAC team and MDT partners to ensure services are organized, holistic and meet the best practice standards for Loudoun CAC. ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES Empathy Accountability Empowerment Adaptability Effective Communication

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, Degree disciplines: Social work, psychology, sociology, public health, human development, education, or associated degree
• One-year related experience (child protection, juvenile justice, or similar human services field).
• A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a child advocacy center
• Oral and written proficiency in English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provides trauma-informed support
• Provides education, information and referrals
• Provides crisis intervention
• Provides case management services for children referred to Loudoun CAC due to alleged maltreatment
• Works with the child and non-offending caregivers from investigation through all stages of prosecution
• Providing consistent, reliable, and comprehensive advocacy and support services to promote healing
• Works collaboratively with the CAC team and MDT partners to ensure services are organized, holistic and meet the best practice standards for Loudoun CAC

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level