Youth/Child Advocate

Safety. Hope. Empowerment.

LAWS is seeking to hire a Youth and Child 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 survivors of domestic and sexual violence, 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!

YOUTH AND CHILD ADVOCATE ROLE

This position provides advocacy and case management for children and youth (ages 0-17) staying in LAWS' DV shelter with their parent. The position also helps support survivors with children staying in LAWS' domestic violence shelter - as requested by the Shelter Director -through case management, safety planning, information, referrals, and resources. This position may also provide advocacy and support to children of LAWS clients not currently in shelter. This position maintains accurate data and documentation for all services and support, and generally assists with shelter upkeep. The position is part of our on-call rotation and assists with answering hotline calls.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

• Empathy
• Accountability
• Empowerment
• Adaptability
• Effective Communication

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree, or one-year related experience (domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking).
  • Degree disciplines: Social work, psychology, sociology, public health, human development, education, or associated degree

• Oral and written proficiency in English/Spanish

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