Current Job Openings

Gateway Domestic Violence Center is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. Gateway encourages all qualified applicants to apply,

including but not limited to people of color, people with disabilities, and survivors of domestic violence.

Child Advocate – Must love children! 

Gateway is seeking a full time (40 hours/week) child advocate to work with children exposed to domestic violence.

Desired credentials: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (education, psychology, sociology, human services, etc.) or four years of relevant work experience working with children. Special consideration will be given to candidates who are fluent in English and Spanish. Must be able to pass Gateway’s rigorous background check process. 

Duties: Provide individual support for children exposed to domestic violence, connect parents with community resources for children, plan and facilitate age-appropriate, trauma-informed support groups, ensure that children’s play rooms are safe and well-stocked, help with special activities like family nights holiday celebrations, and other duties as assigned. 

Location: This position is based at Gateway’s emergency shelter, which is in the city of Gainesville, GA. Remote work is not offered with this position. 

Schedule: The schedule is negotiable, but must include at least one evening (Monday or Thursday) per week to help with support group programs. 

Benefits: Gateway offers a generous leave time, medical benefits, and employee assistance program benefits. A retirement contribution is offered after one year of employment. 

To apply: Email a resume to Jessica Butler, Executive Director, at gateway.house@yahoo.com. Use the subject line “child advocate” to apply. No phone calls, please.

Last Updated 4/16/24.

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