The Support Center for Child Advocates, a legal and social services agency dedicated to child and family well-being, seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our team.

Position Summary:

The Finance Assistant will provide clerical and administrative support to the Controller. This is a full-time, non-exempt position that is fully remote, and require occasional in-person attendance for meetings or special events. Travel to and from work location is at the employee’s own expense. This position reports to Controller.

Key Responsibilities: 

Provide clerical and administrative support for accounting operations including but not limited to:

• Enter invoices and journal entries in accounting software
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and retirement plan remittances
• Maintain an organized digital filing system for financial records
• Maintain worksheets for expense tracking and reconciliation
• Assist staff with transportation benefit coordination
• Support agency in-person fundraising events by managing cash transactions
• Handle special projects and additional tasks as assigned by Controller

*This is not a comprehensive list of duties; a comprehensive list of duties is available upon request.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of experience in accounting clerical support and payroll processing
• Good attitude and must have ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
• Must have access to private and secure high-speed internet connection
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Proficiency in MS Office, accounting system a must, and payroll software a plus
• Strong work ethic, reliability, integrity
• Reside within 75 miles of the office location (Center City Philadelphia)

Compensation and benefits:

• $50,000 - $55,000 annual salary (based on experience)
• Competitive benefits package, including: health, disability and life insurances, 401k, cafeteria plans, and generous leave program
• 100% remote work

Application: Send a cover letter and resume to:  xchen@SCCALaw.org  (SUBJECT: “Finance Assistant”)

  * Child Advocates does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The Support Center for Child Advocates (Child Advocates) is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to represent court-involved children in Philadelphia, in dependency proceedings arising out of child abuse and neglect, and in criminal proceedings where the child is a victim or witness to abuse and the alleged abuser is being prosecuted.  

Agency:  Child Advocates is Philadelphia’s volunteer lawyer program for abused and neglected children, providing legal and social service advocacy, through the service of volunteer attorneys teamed with staff social workers and attorneys. Child Advocates utilizes a "whole child" model of representation, while focusing on advocacy for safety, health, education, family permanency, and access to justice for child clients. Systemically, we promote collaborative, multi-disciplinary casework and solutions to recurrent problems. For the community, we provide educational programs to increase awareness about the problems of and ways to prevent child abuse. Whenever possible, Child Advocates seeks to maintain children in their homes of origin. Child Advocates amplifies the child’s voice in court proceedings, and further seeks to protect children by securing social services, advocating as needed for alternative homes, and supporting children when testifying in court. Respected for diligent and effective advocacy in more than 44 years of service, Child Advocates attorneys and social workers move public systems to deliver entitled services and private systems to open their doors to children and their families.

*Position Summary: The Staff Attorney is responsible for representing children in dependency court proceedings, attendance at internal and external agency meetings pertaining to planning and service provision, and visiting clients at their homes and/or placements (wherever the client is currently residing.) The Staff Attorney will carry their own caseload, as well as consult on agency cases with Child Advocates social workers, and provide technical assistance and training to volunteer attorneys to ensure that our network of volunteer attorneys is equipped with the best practices for advocating for our clients’ needs. The Staff Attorney will also participate in trainings and appellate work and when appointed, advocate for clients who are victims and witnesses in criminal matters.

*This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. A complete job description with a comprehensive list of duties is available upon request.

Qualifications:  Candidate must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We are seeking an attorney who is familiar with child welfare law and practice, with strong written and oral communication skills.  Minimum 3 years legal experience preferred. Public interest and/or experience working with children and families strongly favored. Spanish or other second language proficiency preferred. 

Compensation: This is a full-time position covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Support Center for Child Advocates and National Organization of Legal Service Workers/UAW Local 2320. The current minimum starting salary is $70,000 which increases with direct years of experience and according to provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits: Health, disability and life insurance; 401-K; cafeteria plan for dependent care expenses; and a generous leave program.  Hybrid Schedule.

Application Instructions

APPLY TO: Send cover letter and resume by email to personnel@sccalaw.org (SUBJECT: “Staff Attorney Search”).

Child Advocates does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The Support Center for Child Advocates (Child Advocates) is seeking a DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, CORPORATE RELATIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS to begin work immediately.  Work for a premier child advocacy program. Experience multidisciplinary practice of lawyers and master-level social workers, outstanding staff collegiality, and commitment to quality service.

Agency:  Child Advocates is Philadelphia’s volunteer lawyer program providing free legal and social services for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Teaming volunteer attorneys, and with staff social workers and attorneys. Child Advocates seeks to protect children by securing social services, finding alternative homes and helping them testify in court. For all of the children committed to our care, we work to ensure safety, health, education, family permanency and access to justice. Systemically, we promote collaborative, multi-disciplinary casework and solutions to recurrent problems. For the community, we provide educational programs to increase awareness about the problems of, and ways to, prevent child abuse. Whenever possible, Child Advocates seeks to maintain children and families in their own homes. Respected for diligent and effective advocacy throughout our 47 years of service, Child Advocates attorneys and social workers move public systems to deliver entitled services and private systems to open their doors to needy children and their families.

*Responsibilities:  This is a front-line fundraising position with an emphasis on meeting revenue goals and building significant operating funding from special events with a focus on contributions and sponsorships from corporate and law firm sources. This position provides a full range of support services associated with Child Advocates Special Events fundraising and Corporate/Law Firm portfolio to the Director of Development & Communications and the Development Team, including but not limited to:

• Managing Child Advocates Corporate/Law Firm relationships, including prospect identification and research to maintain a robust donor-prospect portfolio; cultivating and stewarding ongoing relationships within the corporate/law firm constituency; and soliciting contributions through sponsorships and corporate giving programs.
• Planning and executing major events.
• Managing internal and external communications and event promotions, including preparation of documents and reports for Board and Committee meetings, drafting copy for websites and e-blasts, managing social media, and other public relations duties.

* The job responsibilities are only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. A complete job description with a comprehensive list of duties is available upon request. 

Qualifications:  Three to five years’ experience in special event fundraising, vendor relations, promotions, and/or marketing. Business writing skills; computer database management, preferably with Raiser’s Edge, as well as a background in event software. i.e., GiveSmart/Race Roster, etc.

$70,000 annual salary (DOE).  Benefits include health, disability and life insurance, 401K, flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses, and generous leave program.  Our team is currently working a hybrid schedule (three days in, two days at home). Therefore, we are seeking a candidate based in the Philadelphia area.

Ready to Make an Impact?
Join us in championing the rights and well-being of children. Apply now to be part of our team and help us create meaningful change through your expertise in fundraising and events.

Application Instructions:

APPLY TO: email cover memo and resume to personnel@SCCALaw.org; include “Special Events Search” in subject line.

Child Advocates does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.