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Family Advocate Safespot

The Family Advocate at SafeSpot Children’s Advocacy Center holds a vital role in ensuring that all victims and families served by the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) receive consistent and comprehensive advocacy and support services from inception of a case, through investigation and prosecution, and until the family has achieved access to all necessary support services to promote healing. The Family Advocate works directly with non-offending family members by providing advocacy, crisis support, and short-term case management services in order to reduce the effects of childhood trauma. Victim support and advocacy will be implemented in accordance with state legislation for victim’s rights and National Children’s Alliance recommendations for best practice standards, with a primary focus on reducing trauma and improving outcomes. The Family Advocate is responsible for case-tracking and coordinating victim support and advocacy with partners to ensure a streamlined response. Compensation and Benefits: ​This is a full-time position. Current benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement, annual leave, paid holidays, and family leave. Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience; range is $50,000-$70,000/year. Application Process: To apply please send a cover letter, resume, references, and salary requirements to Angela Haslett, Manager of Forensic Services, angela@safespotfairfax.org.