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Founded in 1994, KIDS Center is a Bend-based nonprofit serving six counties in Central Oregon. We are a nationally-accredited Children’s Advocacy Center with a staff of more than 30 professionals. KIDS Center’s mission is to lead our region’s response to child abuse. We partner with law enforcement, medical providers, and social service agencies to serve children and families impacted by abuse—from the initial child abuse evaluation to ongoing therapy and family advocacy. We share our expertise by offering training and resources to multi-disciplinary teams engaged in child abuse investigations. We also offer free child safety trainings to children and adults in communities across Central Oregon.
Current Openings
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The full-time Family Advocate / Family Advocate Lead is responsible for working together with law enforcement, medical providers, and social service agencies to create a supportive response to child abuse through a multi-disciplinary team approach. This role has an emphasis on supporting families in rural communities within the tri-county area including Warm Springs.
(Final position will be based on experience and qualifications)
Provide emotional support, child abuse education, collaboration, and connection to community resources, including helping to secure basic needs, administering mental health screening tolls, engaging in mental health services, and facilitating other community referrals. Working to address barriers and unique challenges to limited transportation and those with reduced access to services and economic hardships.
A successful Family Advocate must interact with a variety of people, handle administrative duties, be comfortable training on new information, and maintain accurate documentation for statistics and grant reporting purposes.
Position Summary, Key Responsibilities, Qualifications, Preferred Skills, Application Instructions.
A Family Advocate will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Social Work, Sociology, or related field. A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children and families in social work or a similar environment. Have strong communication and interpersonal skills; experience in managing multiple priorities and maintaining detailed documentation. We will look at a combination of education and years of experience as a substitute for education.
A Family Advocate Lead will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Social Work, Sociology, or related field. A minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience working with children and families in social work or a similar environment. Have strong organizational and program development skills; previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred. We will look at a combination of education and years of experience as a substitute for education.
Although not required, the ability to speak Spanish is a strong asset in this position.
We encourage anyone who meets the qualifications listed above to email a cover letter and resume to chunt@kidscenter.org. Priority will be given to those who apply by Monday, December 15th, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.
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The full-time Development Specialist position is responsible for refining and implementing strategies to attract new donors and help steward existing donors. This position collaborates closely with the Director of Development & Marketing and the Development Team to segment donor groups, implement and execute tailored donor campaigns and communications, and increase donor engagement. This position will collaborate with team members to execute campaigns in email, social media, print and direct mail. In addition, this position will be a technology lead for KIDS Center’s web-based fundraising and CRM programs. The Development Specialist will also assist with the coordination and implementation of KIDS Center's annual Cork & Barrel fundraiser and other fundraising and development efforts as needed, including, but not limited to, annual Healing Hearts Luncheon, annual holiday card appeal, community tours, and beneficiary events.
This position plays an integral role in our annual Cork and Barrel fundraising event by providing all support needed leading up to, during, and after the event.
A successful Development Specialist will have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years’ experience in the development field, and three years of experience coordinating events and other complex activities in support of development objectives. A combination of education and years of experience may be considered to meet the requirement.
Experience and proficiency with online donor technology and detailed database management skills are essential.
The right fit will have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with leadership, prospects, donors, sponsors, vendors and/or volunteers in a wide range of roles.
If you are someone who understands how important every single detail is to the success of donor cultivation, and take pride and ownership in making it happen, then this might be the job for you!
This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $50,000-$60,000 and generous benefit and PTO package.
We encourage anyone who meets the qualifications listed above to email a cover letter and resume to hrinfo@kidscenter.org. Priority will be given to those who apply by Friday, December 19th, 2025. The position will remain open until it is filled.
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We are currently seeking a full-time Intake Specialist to join our mission-driven team. This role serves as the initial point of contact for referring parties and families, screens referrals from community partners, schedules appointments, and coordinates incoming reports and case information.
Responsibilities Overview
This position plays an integral role in the intake process for families coming to KIDS Center by scheduling client appointments and helping to prepare them for their visit. The Intake Specialist also:
Act as the primary contact for the records requests and subpoenas received by KIDS Center
Process subpoenas including logging, documenting, calendaring, communications and tracking.
Manage record requests/ subpoenas; ensure policies and procedures are followed and appropriate court orders are obtained prior to record release.
Maintains communication with community partners
Processes outside case reports and requests medical records from other agencies
Assists with forensic interview report writing
Prepare reports by importing client information from external records
A successful Intake Specialist will have a solid understanding of HIPAA compliance, excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills, the ability to interact effectively with families and community partners and maintain a calm and professional demeanor even under pressure.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range: $53,500 – $57,000 annually
Benefits: 100% employer-sponsored medical and dental, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, life insurance, paid holidays, and a generous paid time off package
To Apply
If your qualifications, experience, and goals align with this position, please send a resume and cover letter to hrinfo@kidscenter.org.
KIDS Center is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. A state of Oregon criminal background check and a Department of Human Services Child Welfare background check is required for employment at KIDS Center.
KIDS Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, KIDS Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
KIDS Center Benefits
For Full-Time Employees
For therapists: in-house licensure supervision towards LCSW & LPC.
Generous PTO package and flexible schedule.
Medical and Dental paid at 100% for employee.
Plus a 401(k) match!
Our Core Values
Trust: Be Open. Be honest. Assume good intentions.
Integrity: Do the right thing..
Care: Support each other so we can show up for the people who need us.
Empathy: Be curious. Seek to understand.
Impact: Make a difference. Make it happen.
Humility: Build upon your strengths and recognize your weaknesses.
Excellence: Find new ways to make things better.
Equity: Strive to meet people’s real needs.
Teamwork: Embrace collaboration.
KIDS Center is dedicated to positively impacting the lives of all children.
Both in practice and in accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Justice policy, KIDS Center is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, religion, sex, or age.

