Children's Advocate

At Laura's House, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children's Advocate to join our team. As a key member of our counseling center, you will play a vital role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children while their parents participate in counseling sessions.

The Children's Advocate will be responsible for supervising children, maintaining a safe and healthy play area, and assisting with conflict resolution. You will also ensure that children are fed and wearing clean diapers when their parents drop them off, and retrieve parents from sessions if their children need to be diapered. Additionally, you will supervise volunteers as needed and document any concerns or issues with the children.

• Provide childcare to children during their parents' counseling sessions
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy play area for children
• Assist with conflict resolution between children
• Ensure children are fed and wearing clean diapers when parents drop off their children
• Retrieve parents from sessions if their children need to be diapered
• Supervise volunteers as needed
• Document and notify the Program Director regarding any concerns/issues with the children
• Fulfill all Mandated Reporter duties, notifying therapeutic staff and Program Director if a Child Abuse Report is made
• Assist with administrative duties as needed

• Associate's degree in Child Development or equivalent experience preferred
• Bilingual preferred, but not required
• CPR and First Aid Certified

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Laura's House is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.