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

Job Description

Job Description

Join One of Orange County's Best Places to Work!Voted Top Places to Work by the Orange County Register 2025 an Voted Best Places to Work by Orange County Business Journal - 2019At 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)Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Schedule: Monday - Thursday 2:00pm - 8:00pmWhat the job entails: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.Supervision & CommunicationSupervise 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.Documentation & Mandated ReportingAccurately document incidents, concerns, or behavioral observations.Fulfill all Mandated Reporter responsibilities, including notifying appropriate staff and agencies when required.Administrative & Program SupportAssist 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.Professional ExpectationsMaintain 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.Education & ExperienceAssociate 's degree in Child Development or a related field, or equivalent experience (preferred).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).Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong 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.You're a Great Fit If You:Love working with kids and helping them feel safe, seen, and supported.Are creative, patient, and great at resolving conflicts.Are dependable and reliable.Communicate clearly and effectively, especially with children.Can juggle multiple tasks without losing your smile.Are bilingual in Spanish (a big plus!).Can drive and have a reliable car. Other Must-HavesValid 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. Why Join Laura's House?Make a tangible difference every day.Collaborate with a diverse, passionate team.Enjoy a work culture built on respect, inclusion, and impact.Be part of an organization committed to your growth and training. ???? A Place for EveryoneLaura's House is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all individuals-regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or background-to bring their full, authentic selves to our work.Ready to Apply?Come be a part of something bigger than a job. Join our Laura's House family and help us create safe, bright futures for children and families in need.Client/Mission Focused; Communication; Respect. Compassion; Collaboration; Innovation.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Laura's House is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination. It is the policy of Laura's House to conduct our relations with employees and applicants for employment based on merit without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, citizenship status, religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, political affiliation or belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), gender transitioning, physical or mental disability, physical handicap, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, updating personal information based on a lawful change of name, social security number, or federal employment authorization document, Employee's receipt of public assistance (such as Medi-Cal), or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all Federal, State and local laws prohibiting discrimination. Company policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Discrimination can also include failing to reasonably accommodate religious practices or qualified individuals with disabilities where the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship.The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.Pay discrimination between employees of the opposite sex or different race or ethnicity performing substantially similar work, as defined by the California Fair Pay Act as amended and federal law, is prohibited.