What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Advocacy Specialist position at Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center?
About us
Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center is a small business in McPherson, KS. We are professional, agile and professional.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Growth opportunities
- Regular social events
- Casual work attire
- On-the-job training
To reduce the trauma associated with the disclosure of child abuse by providing crisis intervention, safety planning, counseling, ongoing emotional support, information/referral services, and advocacy for child victims and their non-offending family members and caregivers.
This position covers a Tri-County area- McPherson, Harvey and Marion Counties. This position has office space that is located physically in McPherson and/or Newton. Time will be split between the 2 offices dependent on needs/cases.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist families during their initial visit to the Child Advocacy Center:
· Greet the family when they arrive at the Center; spend time with the family as seems appropriate and welcomed.
· Provide crisis consulting/intervention to child victims and their non-offending family members as needed.
· Assist in childcare as needed.
· After the parents/caregivers have met with investigators, meet with them to share brochures, information about community resources, and provide information about the Kansas Victim Compensation Fund and Victim Rights.
· Ensure that referrals are made to mental health providers and medical health providers and other appropriate support groups.
· Determine whether the family will be working with DCF or Law Enforcement or both; provide additional services on third-party or out of area cases where there isn’t a caseworker assigned.
- When needed, assist in securing concrete supports or make referrals to specific partner agencies for housing, protective orders, food, transportation, public assistance, emergency awards, etc.
- Provide court advocacy for children and families including attending court as a support for the child victim and family. Testify in court when required.
- Assist and ensure that families are being updated on the status of the investigation & provision of support throughout the investigative and court process.
- Assist and participate in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and assist in scheduling case review. MDT members include law enforcement, medical providers, social services, mental health providers, and the District Attorney, as directed by Executive Director.
- Enter data and maintain client tracking system
- Readily work cooperatively with other employees, volunteers, partner agencies, practicum students and the general public in a professional manner. Able to work well with diverse populations.
- Assist other H2HCAC Staff in maintaining and ensuring services are effectively provided to all families that are served in the tri-county area.
- All grant funded employees must be knowledgeable in and comply with the H2HCAC policy Manual, MDT Guidelines, National Children’s Alliance Standards and all Grant funded Awards.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21