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Child and Family Advocate
Helpmate, an intimate partner violence agency in Asheville NC, seeks a Child and Family Advocate. The Child and Family Advocate is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Children’s Program Coordinator.
This position will have a focus on serving families with children impacted by domestic violence, including those engaged with Child Protective Services. The primary responsibilities include providing advocacy, support, crisis intervention, court advocacy, case management, and safety planning services for survivors of intimate partner violence as well as assisting in developing and facilitating peer support groups. Strong communication, organization, advocacy, and time management skills are required.
The qualified candidate will have a BA or BS in human services field and 2 years’ experience in intimate partner violence or a commensurate combination of work and experience, as well as extensive knowledge of OR experience working within the Child Protective Services system. Base rate is $18.85/hour, with additional pay incentives for relevant experience, fluency in Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, or Moldovan, resulting in a maximum range of $23.30/hour. Helpmate provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, disability and life insurances, a retirement plan matched up to 5%, optional supplementary insurances, generous paid PTO, and 14 annual paid holidays. Email resume and cover letter to hiring@helpmateonline.org with the job title in the subject line. Applicants lacking a cover letter will not be considered. Applications will be considered as they are received.
Helpmate Seeks A Court Advocate
The Court Advocate is a full time, non-exempt position, reporting directly to the Court Advocacy Coordinator. The Court Advocate’s primary job responsibilities include providing case management, court advocacy, and safety planning services to survivors of domestic violence at the Buncombe County Judicial Complex.
Qualified candidates will have at least two years’ experience in domestic violence or human services field. Spanish fluency is desired and incentivized in pay. Helpmate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diverse candidates encouraged to apply. Salary range for qualified candidates is $ $36,766.76- $45,443. Helpmate provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, disability and life insurances, a retirement plan matched up to 5%, optional supplementary insurances, generous paid PTO, and 14 annual paid holidays.
Email resume and cover letter to hiring@helpmateonline.org with the job title in the subject line. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, the position is open until filled. Submissions lacking a cover letter will not be considered.
Helpmate is a proud Living Wage Certified employer!