Part-Time Night Shift Child Advocate
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Isabel's House
Springfield, MO, US
Summary
The Child Advocate provides daily care, supervision, and therapeutic engagement for children in a crisis nursery environment. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, nurturing space, completing daily documentation, and assisting with household maintenance tasks.
Job Description
Child Advocate
Isabel's House - Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks, Inc.
Location: Springfield, MO Position Type: Non-Exempt | Shift Work Required
Schedule: The Night Shift Child Advocate position offers a set schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.
Hours: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Isabel's House is seeking compassionate, trauma-informed, responsible individuals to join our team as Child Advocates. In this role, you'll provide daily care and supervision to children in crisis, helping create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment during some of the most challenging moments in their lives.
What You'll Do
As a Child Advocate, you will:
- Provide a safe, healthy, and non-judgmental environment for children and families
- Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate, therapeutic, and educational activities
- Support children with homework, play, and daily routines
- Implement developmentally appropriate practices and therapeutic curriculum
- Follow agency policies, licensing regulations, and approved behavior guidance techniques
- Maintain required child-to-staff ratios at all times
- Accurately complete documentation and daily logs
- Assist with household responsibilities, including cleaning, laundry, and organization
- Communicate safety concerns or policy issues immediately to supervisors
- Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community partners
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications:
- At least 20 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to pass all required pre-employment screenings (background checks, drug test, TB screening, references)
- Valid Missouri driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of insurance
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of experience working with children in a childcare or residential setting
- Strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm, flexible, and professional in a fast-paced environment
Skills That Make You Successful
- Compassionate and mature approach to working with children and families
- Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
- Ability to multitask and adapt under pressure
- Creativity, initiative, and a commitment to child development
- Respect for confidentiality at all times
- Practice proactive, not reactive responses
Work Schedule & Conditions
- Shift work required, including every other weekend
- Occasional coverage of other shifts as needed
- Daily contact with children in a residential care setting
Why Isabel's House?
At Isabel's House, we believe every child deserves safety, care, and dignity-especially during times of crisis. Joining our team means becoming part of a compassionate organization dedicated to strengthening families and protecting children in our community.
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To purchase tickets, information, or to become a sponsor of this event, visit: https://bit.ly/3jmOpO2
At Isabel’s House it is our mission to provide immediate refuge for children whose families are in crisis. By partnering with families and the community, we prevent child abuse and neglect and strengthen families. Since 2007, Isabel’s House has served and provided local families in the Ozarks with round-the-clock care for children and support for parents facing domestic violence, homelessness, unsafe housing, mental health concerns, and other dire circumstances. It is our goal to strengthen families and keep them together.
Founded
2007
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Springfield, Missouri
To purchase tickets, information, or to become a sponsor of this event, visit: https://bit.ly/3jmOpO2
At Isabel’s House it is our mission to provide immediate refuge for children whose families are in crisis. By partnering with families and the community, we prevent child abuse and neglect and strengthen families. Since 2007, Isabel’s House has served and provided local families in the Ozarks with round-the-clock care for children and support for parents facing domestic violence, homelessness, unsafe housing, mental health concerns, and other dire circumstances. It is our goal to strengthen families and keep them together.
Founded
2007
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Springfield, Missouri
