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Child and Family Advocate

Helpmate, Inc., an intimate partner violence agency in Asheville, North Carolina, seeks a Child and Family Advocate. The Child and Family Advocate is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting directly to the Associate Child and Family Coordinator. This position will have focus on serving families engaged with Child Protective Services. The primary responsibilities of the job include advocating for survivors of intimate partner violence and providing support, crisis intervention, court advocacy, case management, danger assessment and safety planning services. This position also assists in supporting and facilitating peer support groups.

Strong communication, organizational, advocacy and time management skills are required. The qualified candidate will have a BA or BS in human services field or 2 years’ experience in intimate partner violence advocacy or a commensurate combination of work and experience.  The ideal candidate would have extensive knowledge of OR experience working within the Child Protective Services system.

Base rate is $20.14/hour, with additional pay incentives for up to 10 years’ relevant experience and fluency in Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, or Moldovan, resulting in a maximum range of $24.71/hour. Helpmate offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health, disability and life insurance, a retirement plan matched up to 5%, optional supplementary insurances, generous paid PTO, and 14 annual paid holidays. Helpmate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Email resume and cover letter to hiring@helpmateonline.org with the subject “Child and Family Advocate” by noon on March 25. Submissions lacking a cover letter will not be considered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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