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Location: Hartford, CT Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 06/24/2025 Expire Date: 07/24/2025 Job Categories: Social Services |
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Child Advocate Child Advocate Recruitment #250519-2407EX-002 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 5/22/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $116,268 - $211,246/year Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 7/2/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits Facebook Share Tweet on X LinkedIn Share email send Introduction Are you passionate about protecting the welfare and rights of our state's most vulnerable population, our children? Does the opportunity to advocate for and serve this demographic excite you? If so, we invite you to apply and to serve the children of Connecticut in this vital role. The State of Connecticut seeks a dedicated and committed individual to serve as the State's Child Advocate. In this appointed position, you will be responsible for leading the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA), within the Office of Governmental Accountability. The Office of the Child Advocate is a critical government oversight entity, which must operate with a high degree of independence and integrity while continually navigating issues affecting children’s rights and well-being that are often politically sensitive. To enable its work, the Child Advocate is granted broad authority to access otherwise confidential information, including communicating privately with a child, issuing subpoenas, and securing their enforcement (Section 46a-13m). The confidentiality of information obtained by the Child Advocate is protected (Section 46a-13n), and the Child Advocate may represent a child in any legal proceeding in which matters related to its duties are in issue (Section 46a-13o). The Role: The Child Advocate is the public face of the office, leading the agency’s development of public policy recommendations, legislative and policy advocacy, and public communication with families, policymakers, government officials, media, and community organizations. The Child Advocate is responsible for administering and directing the OCA to secure and ensure the legal, civil, and special rights of children residing in Connecticut. Duties include: Review complaints and investigate potential harm or systemic issues Provide assistance to children and families in need Recommend changes in state policies concerning children Periodically review the facilities and procedures of institutions where juveniles are placed Take action to secure the legal, civil, and special rights of children Additional Duties can be found here: Chapter 813a - Office of the Victim Advocate. Office of the Child Advocate Due to the unique nature of this role, the ideal candidate must have proven expertise in child and adolescent development, the impacts of generational trauma, and a comprehensive understanding of child welfare, children’s mental health, and other child-focused systems. They will have a demonstrated history of leading successful teams dedicated to improving outcomes in areas such as child welfare, health, development, mental health, education, juvenile justice, and law, focused on delivering high-quality, integrated services to children and families. Additionally, they will possess a strong track record of building consensus and effectively facilitating collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including government entities, nonprofits, advocates, and community members with varied perspectives. The website of the Office of the Child Advocate (Office of the Child Advocate) provides additional information, including links to its enabling statute, fatality investigations, system and facility investigations, annual reports, and profiles of its current staff. Position Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm OCA is located at 165 Capitol Ave, Hartford Hybrid work schedule Note: This position will be appointed by the Governor in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3-1 and 5-198 (10) and (18) of the Connecticut General Statutes. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. OCA Mission: The OCA is an independent state agency. Its mission is to ensure that publicly funded entities that serve children are accountable to the citizens and families of Connecticut, and effectively care for the most vulnerable children. OCA’s statutory responsibilities include investigating complaints regarding services provided to children, evaluating the delivery of services provided to children, advocating on behalf of children in Connecticut, reviewing the circumstances of unexpected or unexplained death of any child, taking all possible action necessary to secure the legal and civil rights of children, reviewing the needs of children in foster care, periodically reviewing facilities in which juveniles are placed, publishing biennially a comprehensive report regarding conditions of confinement for incarcerated youth, and publishing an annual report regarding the activities of the OCA. RESPECT COMPASSION UNDERSTANDING COMMITMENT RESPONSIVENESS FLEXIBILITY Contact Information
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