Client Advocacy Manager - Care Net Peninsula
The Client Advocacy Manager oversees our team of staff and volunteer advocates, ensuring that every woman who walks through our doors receives compassionate, Gospel-centered support. This role blends leadership, mentoring, and direct ministry—perfect for someone who cares deeply about serving women facing unplanned pregnancies and leading others to do the same.
REPORTS TO: Clinic Director Part of Care Net Peninsula, this role operates under our client-facing medical clinic, Alcove Health
SUPERVISES: Client Advocates, Clinic Admin Staff, and Non-Medical Volunteers
HOURS & LOCATION: 36 hours full-time at the Main Office at 11101 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA
COMPENSATION: Salary, Retirement and Health Benefits, Generous Vacation, Holidays (including a week off for Christmas).
ORGANIZATION MISSION:
Women think abortion is the only way out of an unplanned pregnancy. We provide the help and hope local women need to choose life for their baby.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Passionate Christ Followers
Our faith in Jesus informs every action we take.
2. Unshakeable
We stand for life no matter what it costs.
3. Lovingkindness
We believe lovingkindness is a lifeline to pregnant women in crisis.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED :
- Committed Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Strong commitment to the pro-life position and sexual purity
- Agreement with the organization’s Statement of Faith and policies
- Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership and management abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software/apps
PREFERRED
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Christian ministry
- Two years’ experience in nonprofit development or ministry
- Prior experience in pregnancy center peer counseling
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. CLIENT ADVOCACY 50%
- Provide crisis intervention support for each client in an atmosphere of warmth and compassion through active listening and other helping skills
- Provide accurate information on the effects of abortion (PAS) and spiritual consequences; information on parenting and adoption, as well as referrals.
- Look for teachable moments with a client to share the love of Jesus and His plan of salvation, as well as offering our inhouse Spiritual Mentorship Program.
- Respond to phone calls and schedule client appointments using our unique software platform (eKyros), as well as looking ahead at scheduling.
- Follow-up with clients according to policies, protocols of the clinic and privacy guidelines.
- Maintain all client records as indicated in center protocols, guidelines and policies.
2. ADMINISTRATION/CLIENT SERVICE TEAM SUPPORT 20%
- Assist Clinic Director in training new staff and volunteers
- Oversee baby room volunteers and scheduling as Clinic Liaison
- Strengthen and expand programs like LEAP and Church Mentorship, identifying training needs and increasing client participation
- Collaborate with the Client Relations Manager to enhance program impact
- Maintain and update training materials, office guidelines, and advocate protocols
- Contribute ideas and innovations to improve scheduling, phone services, and fatherhood initiatives
3. CLINIC OPERATIONS 20%
- Manage staff and client scheduling in eKyros alongside the Nurse Manager
- Support intake, phone appointments, and front desk duties in the absence of staff or volunteers
- Ensure client service areas are clean, organized, and welcoming
- Maintain inventory of office forms, educational materials, Bibles, tracts, and baby room supplies
- Collect and report relevant clinic data; follow up on weekly case reports
- Open and close the clinic as needed (flexible shifts)
- Perform other tasks as requested by the Clinic Director
4. OTHER 10%
- Participate in staff meetings, and clinic meetings as needed
- Provide support to the clinic director as needed
EVALUATION The Clinic Director will perform a written evaluation of the Client Advocacy Manager annually.