Job Description

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PURPOSE :

The Child Advocacy Center Family Advocate assists juvenile victims of child abuse and their families who are referred to the CAC by providing a full range of services including assistance with crisis intervention, court support, case status, community referrals, community awareness, and performs related duties as required. CAC Family advocates serve children with Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB), human trafficking, physical, and sexual abuse by providing community-based support, referrals, and education about the investigative process, rights, and trauma to the juvenile’s family.The family advocate supports a family throughout a child sexual abuse investigation, intake through disposition.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

1. Greet and orient the child/family to the Child Advocacy Center
2. Provide education/support regarding the investigative processes occurring within the judicial, medical, and child protective services realms
3. Provide education about the coordinated multidisciplinary response
4. Provide information to the non-offending caregivers regarding trauma and the impact of trauma on children and families
5. Attends schedule staffing and/or multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings
6. Serve as the liaison between the family and the MDT, keeping the family updated on case status
7. Provide crisis intervention/support
8. In conjunction with various members of the MDT, provide education on the dynamics of abuse, coping strategies, the effects of abuse on children and ways to help and support the child
9. Explain the child’s rights as a crime victim and, if needed, provide assistance in accessing/obtaining these rights
10. Provide court, medical, and/or legal education/support/accompaniment
11. Assist the child/family in accessing therapy services
12. Provide crisis intervention and emergency assistance to victims and their families by making immediate assessment of needs and makes referrals to other community resources
13. Work with prosecutors and law enforcement to ensure juvenile victim’s confidentiality is maintained
14. Educate law enforcement, prosecutors, and court staff on the needs of juvenile victims of crime
15. Assist guardians with applications for State Victim Assistance Compensation by obtaining the necessary information and documents, filling out and processing required paperwork, and following case through payment of bills; Coordinate with victim service providers and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office
16. Orients victims to the criminal justice system by explaining procedural status of criminal proceedings or cases; provide court support to victims
17. Initiate case records and provides necessary documentation of case activities in a timely manner to the Justice Affairs Manager
18. Act as an advocate for juvenile victims to ensure their needs are addressed by the community and criminal justice system; Confer with law enforcement and prosecutors on the status of cases; Assist with preparation of temporary protection orders, reimbursement claims, and other processes designed to protect the rights of victims
19. Provide support to victims and family during interviews with law enforcement officers, attorneys, and court personnel.
20. Provide victim with explanation of criminal justice system rights
21. Provide victims and family with follow-up contacts relating to a case status/disposition, information such as charges files, status of criminal proceedings, terms and conditions of probation, parole hearings, and release date
22. Promote CAC through community meetings
23. Maintain positive working relationships internally and with assigned courts and team partners
24. Serve children with PSB in providing medical and/or criminal justice education and support

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Respect, understand, and promote CAC mission, values, and goals
2. Commit to working at least two evenings per week in both community-based, and office-based settings
3. Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed and directed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in human service, child development, or related field and/or five years of relevant experience
2. Must have and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license and maintain appropriate insurance coverage
3. Must maintain appropriate driving record and personal vehicle
4. Registered victim advocacy credentials (RA) within one year of employment.
5. Extensive experience working with victims of domestic violence and child abuse

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

1. Considerable knowledge of criminal justice system, crisis intervention practices, interviewing, community resources, crime victimization, victim’s rights, and advocacy techniques
2. Computer skills with word processing, database management, e-mail, fax, windows application capabilities
3. Ability to make sensitive and insightful observations of individuals and to determine a course of intervention
4. Ability to address crisis situations which require prompt decision and action
5. Knowledge of safety issues
6. Knowledge of social, emotional, and personal aspects of domestic violence
7. Working knowledge of community resources available for adult victims of domestic violence
8. Ability to perform job duties with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment
9. Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, functions, procedures, organization, and policies governing the operations of CAC
10. Ability to analyze problems and develop a plan of action/correction
11. Ability to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks, and consistently meet deadlines
12. Demonstrated sounded judgment and outstanding interpersonal skills
13. Emotional maturity, stability, personal integrity, initiative, and resourcefulness
14. Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with staff, board members, accrediting bodies, grantors, funding bodies, clients, volunteers, and the general public
15. Good written and verbal communication skills
16. Working ability to communicate effectively with victims, defendants, law enforcement, and court personnel; coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with courts, agencies, and individuals
17. Willingness to respect, understand, and promote the mission, values, and goals of the agency
18. Ability to incorporate the CAC philosophy into assigned duties

a.Development of self-respect and respect for others b.Celebration of diversity c. Promotion of growth in each individual d.Shared responsibility and involvement e.Open, honest, ethical, and direct communication

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

1. Ability to operate a computer and keyboard
2. Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevators
3. Must be able to provide services at various locations
4. Communicate with others in person, electronically, or by phone on a consistent basis
5. Regular and predictable attendance

This position description in not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Canopy Child Advocacy Center. Since no position description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder’s responsibility. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canopy Child Advocacy Center by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Family Advocate” roles. Family Advocate, Good Shepherd Early Learning Program (Euclid) Clinical Intern (Masters Level Counseling) Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice - $105K-150K per year Cleveland, OH $1,505.50-$1,505.50 1 month ago Psychiatric Registered Nurse- PT or FT rotating day/evening shift Psychiatric Registered Nurse- PT Night Shift Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Room Mid Shift Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health Nights Registered Nurse (RN), Intermediate Medical Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Room PRN Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health Nights Beachwood, OH $55,000.00-$65,000.00 3 weeks ago Clinical Intern (Masters Level Social Work) Youth Care Coordinator (Experienced-Community Based)- OhioRise: Cleveland, OH ($1000 Sign-On Bonus!) Community Health Worker - Emergency Department Behavioral Health Specialist-Adults and Young Adults (16-24) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Canopy Child Advocacy Center

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