What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Advocate position at HR Annie Consulting?
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Lincoln County is looking for an experienced, compassionate Child Advocate to join our team in Lincoln County (Newport, OR)!
If you’re passionate about supporting children and families through trauma‑informed, collaborative care, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Details:
- Pay Range: $22-24/hour
- Benefits: 100% employer-paid healthcare (medical, vision, dental) for employee, IRA with 3% match, 12 paid holidays, PTO, paid sick time, monthly wellness benefit, and more
- Location: Onsite - Newport, OR
- Schedule: M – F, 8am – 5pm (32 – 40 hours/week)
Who We Are: The Children's Advocacy Center of Lincoln County was founded in 1997 to offer child abuse intervention and assessment services in a safe, neutral and supportive environment, for children who are suspected of being abused or neglected. The Children's Advocacy Center works regularly with Law Enforcement, Child Welfare and other agencies through an interagency team approach to suspected child abuse cases. Our goal is to help reduce trauma for the child, support the family, and improve outcomes.
To learn more, check out our website: https://www.caclincoln-or.org/
Children’s Advocacy Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees.
Who You Are: You bring knowledge of victim advocacy, child development, and the criminal justice system, along with a commitment to self‑care, healthy boundaries, and trauma‑informed practice. You communicate clearly, remain calm under pressure, and approach children and families with empathy and respect.
Other qualifications include:
- Completion of (or ability to complete within 6 months) the state’s Victim Assistance Academy or a 40‑hour online equivalent
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
- Strong verbal communication and crisis‑response skills
- Ability to engage children at developmentally appropriate levels
- Experience building effective working relationships with families, courts, and partner agencies
- Comfort working with psychological trauma in a professional, non‑judgmental manner
- Basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases)
- Experience operating as a child advocate in some capacity, preferred
A criminal background check, DHS Child Welfare Registry check, and sex offender registry check are all required for employment at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Lincoln County.
Position Overview: As a Child Advocate, you’ll work both independently and as part of the Forensic Intervention Team (FIT), supporting children and families through forensic services and ongoing advocacy. This role requires discretion, confidentiality, compassion, and collaboration.
On a typical day, you’ll be making a difference by performing the following duties:
- Support children and families through forensic services with empathy, clarity, and trauma‑informed care
- Prepare families for visits, explain processes, and provide ongoing advocacy and follow‑up
- Maintain confidential records and coordinate intakes, scheduling, and referrals
- Help families access resources, including Crime Victim Compensation
- Collaborate closely with law enforcement, DHS, medical providers, the DA’s office, and other partners
- Participate in forensic intervention processes, case consultations, and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Accompany children during court proceedings when needed
- Contribute to a respectful, collaborative team culture and continuous improvement efforts
Salary : $22 - $24