Family Advocate
- Baltimore, MD
- CENTER FOR HOPE
- GENERAL
- Full-time - Day shift - 9:00am-5:30pm
- Professional
- 91582
- $20.91-$26.00 Experience based
- Posted: August 20, 2025
Summary
Who We Are:
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
About the Role:
The Family Advocate is the first point of contact for victims of child sexual abuse, sexual assault, other crimes and exposure to violence, as well as for their non-offending caregivers. The Family Advocate helps the non-offending caregiver to identify and access services the family may need. The Family Advocate encourages the non-offending caregiver to participate in the investigation, prosecution, treatment and support services. The Family Advocate participates in the multidisciplinary team and provides ongoing follow-up support for the child and the non-offending caregiver.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greets and orients the child and family to the process.
- Provides crisis intervention and support for the child and family at all stages of the investigation and prosecution.
- Consults with and provides support to the Forensic Interviewers and Child Development team.
- Meets and networks with referral agencies
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's degree required (preferred in areas of Counseling, Social Work or Psychology)
- Experience: 1- 3 years of related experience
Additional Information
What We Offer:
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth : Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits : Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
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