Trauma-Informed Family Advocate - Engagement & Onboarding

Cacbentonco; Little Flock (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

CFAC is seeking an Advocate – Engagement & Initiation Phase to support children and families entering services. You will explain services, identify barriers, and connect families with resources, while providing emotional support before, during, and after forensic interviews.

The role requires trauma-informed care knowledge, strong communication, and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams to ensure families feel informed and supported during their initial CFAC experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed advocacy, emotional support, crisis intervention, and needs assessment for children and families.
• Serve as the primary advocacy connection during initial involvement with the CFAC.
• Prepare families for the forensic interview and provide advocacy before, during, and after the interview.
• Coordinate with CFAC programs and community resources based on identified needs.
• Liaise between families and multidisciplinary team members to support a coordinated response.
• Maintain timely, confidential documentation of contacts, referrals, and outcomes.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree is a plus

Job description

CFAC is seeking an Advocate – Engagement & Initiation Phase to support children and families entering services. You will explain services, identify barriers, and connect families with resources, while providing emotional support before, during, and after forensic interviews.

The role requires trauma-informed care knowledge, strong communication, and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams to ensure families feel informed and supported during their initial CFAC experience.