Family Services Advocate
About The Position
AMHC is seeking a compassionate and organized Family Services Advocate to support child victims and their non-offending caregivers. As the first point of contact, the advocate helps create a welcoming, supportive, and trauma-informed experience for families. The role involves coordinating forensic interviews, connecting families with essential resources and services, providing ongoing support and follow-up, and working with multidisciplinary community partners to help children receive care and advocacy. The ideal candidate communicates effectively, is compassionate and detail-oriented, and helps children and families navigate difficult circumstances with dignity, support, and care. The position is based at the Ellsworth Outpatient location at 70 Kingsland Crossing. The role also involves community outreach and education to strengthen awareness and access to services, and contributes to AMHC’s mission of creating safe, supportive pathways to healing and recovery.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of experience working in a direct service field.
- Must be submitted to required background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in education, Public Health, Social Work, or Behavioral Science.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for child victims and their non-offending caregivers.
- Create a welcoming, supportive, and trauma-informed experience for families.
- Coordinate forensic interviews.
- Connect families with essential resources and services.
- Provide ongoing support and follow-up.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary community partners to help children receive care and advocacy.
- Engage in community outreach and education to strengthen awareness and access to services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
