Tu Casa, Inc.’s Children’s Advocacy Center of the San Luis Valley Program is hiring a Family Advocate. This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $36,500 and can be negotiated based on education and experience. Tu Casa, Inc. offers health insurance, a simple IRA plan,4-day work week, and paid leave. We have an amazing winter break and are flexible to the needs of working parents.
This position offers the opportunity to develop and facilitate working relationships with community partners such as law enforcement, child welfare, the district attorney's office and more in the best interest of the client served. This position does require a BA in a sociology, psychology or related field or 3 years experience.
The Family Advocate will provide advocacy for children and some adults who have experienced sexual abuse, sexual assault, extreme physical abuse and/or neglect, or who have witnessed a crime.This position offers an opportunity to work with professionals from a variety of fields (law enforcement, social services, medical professionals, other advocacy systems, etc.), while providing vital advocacy support to people who have experienced the above mentioned victimizations.
It is a challenging yet rewarding position that is unique to the San Luis Valley and offers the ability to become a specialized professional in our community. If you are someone who would like to make a difference in your community, then we would like to hear from you.
To obtain a more detailed job description, or to apply, please send a cover letter and resume to theresa@slvtucasa.net. If you have any questions, please call (719) 589-2465 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. and ask to speak with Theresa Ortega. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.