Family Advocate, Children's Advocacy Center of York County Job Opening

PURPOSE

This position provides administrative support and direct client work for the Children's Advocacy Center Program. This position requires a person who possesses the highest level of professionalism and strict confidentiality and professional boundaries working with individuals impacted by sexual violence.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Family Advocate is directly supervised by the CAC Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field
• A valid Maine State license and sufficient insurance coverage.
• Ability to pass State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) check and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Abuse and Neglect investigation
• Excellent professional organizational, clerical, interpersonal and writing skills.
• Knowledge and sensitivity of dynamics relating to sexual violence.
• Consistent and dependable attention to detail on all aspects of this job.
• Must be able to work independently, in a resourceful manner to meet project goals.
• Must have working knowledge of the Maine State Judicial and Social Services System.
• Must be able to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to accurately document and complete paperwork by due date and adhere to the strict timeline within the CAC guidelines.
• Must possess computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Must possess the highest level of confidentiality, professional boundaries and conform to the confidentiality protocols set forth in the CAC/MDT guidelines and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Facilitates the coordination and scheduling of the Forensic Interview with the Multidisciplinary Team members and the Forensic Interviewer within a 72-hour timeframe.
• Ensures that all necessary paperwork for the CAC case has been presented, discussed and signed by the non-offending parent/guardian for the purposes of conducting the forensic interview, for any necessary referrals (as appropriate) for outside MDT partners for the purposes of intervention, and follow up care for the non-offending parent/guardian and children receiving services within the CAC setting.
• Helps organize and facilitate monthly Case Review meetings with the MDT and CAC.
• Collects statistics, tracks data, and inputs into electronic system.
• Attends Advisory Board, Case Review, and community meetings as needed
• Provides administrative support, when necessary, for the purposes of CAC program needs.
• Additional duties as requested by the Program Manager or the Executive Director.

DIRECT SERVICE

• Makes initial contact with the non-offending parent/guardian to schedule interviews and explain the CAC process.
• Greets and welcomes the non-offending caregiver/guardian and the child at the CAC.
• Provides the non-offending caregiver with support and information including, but not limited to: the process at the CAC, referrals to medical, mental health or confidential support/advocacy services, the Maine Crime Victim’s Compensation program and other social services or agencies that may be relevant.
• Provides one week and one month follow up calls with the non-offending caregiver/guardian

OUTREACH

• Helps provide and facilitate training with partner agencies.
• Shared outreach and marketing with Program Manager.

OTHER

• Complete all trainings related to the role of Family Advocate, including a 40 Hour Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy Training.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35,000.00 /year

Experience:

• Child and Family: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused