Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Join Avera as a Child Advocate and join a mission driven organization with a great company culture, and team environment.

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Career Growth opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.
• Avera St. Mary's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital
• Opportunity to work within multidisciplinary team (law enforcement, Child Protection Services, medical, mental health, prosecution, victim advocacy).
• Must be able to work with information and situations related to child abuse.

Job Summary

• This position provides clinical advocacy services to Central South Dakota Child Assessment Center (CSDCAC) patients.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Working with all partners in serving children of alleged abuse and their families, including diverse and underserved populations.
• Implement aftercare services and referrals for CSDCAC clients.
• Utilize NCAtrak system and Outcome Measurement System for follow-up care and coordination.
• Support the Multidisciplinary Teams as needed.
• Provide community outreach to community partners and to agencies within the 24-county region working with children and teenagers.
• Attend specific training on child abuse and neglect, victim advocacy and cultural competency in care.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, case consultations and other meetings as appropriate.
• Assist with agency fundraising efforts.
• Provide presentations in the community on child abuse and neglect; representative of Avera St. Mary’s Hospital and its mission.
• Other duties as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director and/or the Child Assessment Center Coordinator.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, criminal justice or related field is required.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Experience in working with children and families desired.
• Experience with the court system helpful.

Work Schedule

• Day shift; 48 hours every 2 weeks
  • Hours are typically between 9:00 am -4:00 pm

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $17.50 - $22.00

What Makes Avera Special?