Family Advocate

Job overview

The Family Advocate role is hybrid in Alfred, ME, with occasional travel to Cumberland County. Compensation is $24.04 per hour. SARSSM provides free, confidential services to people affected by sexual violence and child sexual abuse; its Children’s Advocacy Center coordinates advocacy during investigations of child sexual abuse. The advocate helps children and non-offending caregivers navigate the Children’s Advocacy Center process and related systems. By coordinating interviews, support, referrals, and follow-up with multidisciplinary partners, the role helps families access resources and participate in the investigative process.

What you'll do

• Coordinate forensic interview referrals, scheduling, and information sharing with multidisciplinary team partners.
• Orient caregivers to the center’s process, welcome children and caregivers, assess needs, provide safety planning and support, coordinate referrals and transportation, explain legal processes and resources, document client information, conduct seven- and thirty-day follow-up calls, participate in case reviews and team meetings, and provide case updates.
• Participate in the rotating 24-hour crisis and support helpline coverage.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family advocate

hybrid

alfred me

sarssm

$24.04/hr

children’s advocacy center

child and family support

forensic interview coordination

crisis helpline

on-call rotation

multidisciplinary team

occasional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, professional development opportunities, 403(b) with employer match, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

Why this role

Full-time, 40 hours per week, with additional assigned on-call hours and occasional Cumberland County travel. Benefits include paid time off, professional development, 403(b) employer match, and health, dental, and vision insurance.

About the employer

SARSSM is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.