Bilingual Family Advocate

Safety. Hope. Empowerment.

LAWS is seeking to hire a Bilingual Family Advocate. Would you like to join a values-driven nonprofit that is committed to a diverse workplace and to supporting staff with ongoing professional growth opportunities? If you have passion for advocating for children who have been victimized, please read on!

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!

BILINGUAL FAMILY ADVOCATE ROLE

The Bilingual (English/Spanish) 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 by their caregiver(s). 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 to ensure services are organized, holistic and meet the best practice standards for Loudoun CAC.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

• Empathy
• Accountability
• Empowerment
• Adaptability
• Effective Communication

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree, or one-year related experience (child protection, juvenile justice, or similar human services field).
  • Degree disciplines: Social work, psychology, sociology, public health, human development, education, or associated degree

• Oral and written proficiency in English/Spanish

PREFFERED

• Experience within a child advocacy center

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a quick and easy application process. If you are an empathetic person with a deep passion for helping others, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to your application! (A cover letter is much appreciated.)

Post-Conditional Offer Contingencies: Criminal background, sex offender