Family Advocate

Deirdre’s House - Center for Morris County's Child Victims and the job listing Expires on August 15, 2026 The Deirdre O’Brien Child Advocacy Center (Deirdre’s House) is an accredited Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) serving Morris County, NJ. Child Advocacy Centers (CAC’s) are child-focused programs that coordinate multidisciplinary investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse cases. Our mission is to provide a secure, nurturing, and home‑like environment that reduces trauma and provides a source of hope, healing and justice for children who have suffered abuse and/or neglect. The Child Advocate is a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, providing direct advocacy and outreach services to children, adolescents, and their families impacted by abuse and neglect. This role supports clients throughout their experience at Deirdre’s House—ensuring emotional safety, connecting them with critical resources, and helping coordinate care and communication between service providers. Reports to: Executive Director and Associate Director Location: Deirdre’s House Child Advocacy Center, In‑person position Hours: 35 hours per week (Full-time) Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree (or currently enrolled in a degree program) in Child Advocacy, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, or a related field. One‑year experience working with children and families Minimum GPA of 3.0 (overall). Key Skills: Comfortable working in a trauma‑informed environment Ability to engage compassionately with children and families Strong verbal and written communication skills Proficient in communicating, writing, and translating in Spanish Highly efficient in time management and organization; able to meet deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across multiple responsibilities Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage task‑driven responsibilities with minimal supervision Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across disciplines Ability to complete timely and accurate documentation and reporting Ability to track and manage multiple projects simultaneously Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Key Responsibilities: Advocacy & Client Services Greet and welcome all children and caregivers upon arrival, ensuring a trauma‑informed, supportive, and child‑friendly environment. Provide direct advocacy and support services to clients, including: Connecting children and families with services, referrals, and resources Assisting clients in accessing services and completing forms or applications Coordinating transportation for counseling sessions Making calls or facilitating communication on a client’s behalf Providing translation and interpretation for client communication and as needed for the Counseling Program Deliver case management services for clients of the Center Gather initial referral information for the Clinical Counseling Program and provide information to the Associate and Executive Director Provide visitors and caregivers with informational materials related to their visit and the services offered at Deirdre’s House. Data Tracking Administer and maintain client Needs Assessments and satisfaction surveys (e.g., OMS) Input accurate Child Advocate data into Center’s internal databases Operational Support Coordinate and manage applications for financial assistance and scholarship programs, including SHINE and the Healing Fund Coordinate and manage the DEAR Camp applications and submissions Coordinate the daily activities of interns and volunteers Maintain the Center’s master calendar for internal meetings and agency partners (e.g., AHCH, CEC, MCPO, MDT) Manage the main phone line, voicemail, incoming mail, and office supply inventory. Ensure upkeep and organization of the Center’s shared spaces, including playrooms, waiting areas, the front desk, kitchen, closets, and conference rooms. Provide cross‑functional support to other Center staff as needed Community Engagement Assist the Program Coordinator in organizing donation drives with local partners and volunteers Coordinate the Child Abuse Prevention Month Awareness efforts including but not limited to: soliciting partnerships with local businesses, ordering and inventory of campaign materials, tracking donations and participating businesses, and creating program awareness materials, etc. Represent Deirdre’s House at all fundraising and community outreach events as needed Special Events Assist the Executive Director with all fundraising events including the preparation prior to and after the event and attending all events Assist the Program Coordinator with major drives including the Holiday Drive and Back-to-School Drive Other Requirements: Employees are occasionally required to participate in activities outside of normal business hours. The physical environment is an office building. The position requires the ability to walk up and down stairs, sit at a desk and work on a computer. Bending, stooping, reaching and other movement required in dealing with children. All candidates are subject to comprehensive background screening. All Deirdre’s House employees must have no criminal convictions (felonies/crimes) of child abuse/neglect or violent crimes and no listing as a perpetrator with the Department of Children and Families. #J-18808-Ljbffr