Trauma-Informed Family Advocate | Help Families Heal

BraveBe Child Advocacy Center; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

SIMPLE IRA

Job summary

BraveBe Child Advocacy Center in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a compassionate Family Advocate to provide advocacy and support to children and non-offending caregivers through investigations and healing. The role emphasizes building trust, responding to crises with empathy, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure trauma-informed care at every step.

You’ll work closely with law enforcement, child welfare, medical providers, and prosecutors to connect families with needed resources and

Qualifications

• Provide compassionate advocacy to children and non-offending caregivers.
• Support families through investigations and healing processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care.
• Respond calmly and compassionately in emotional or crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Welcome children and caregivers to BraveBe and create a safe, supportive environment.
• Identify urgent needs and connect families with housing, food, transportation and trauma-informed services.
• Educate caregivers about abuse dynamics and multidisciplinary response processes.
• Assist with court preparation, Court School, and Victim Impact Statements.
• Conduct ongoing follow-up and safety monitoring with caregivers.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Empathy in crisis

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice

Job description

BraveBe Child Advocacy Center in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a compassionate Family Advocate to provide advocacy and support to children and non-offending caregivers through investigations and healing. The role emphasizes building trust, responding to crises with empathy, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure trauma-informed care at every step.

You’ll work closely with law enforcement, child welfare, medical providers, and prosecutors to connect families with needed resources and