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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.

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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.

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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.