Child and Family Advocate / Forensic Interviewer

Grandma's House Children's Advocacy Center - Harrison, AR

Reports to: Executive Director

Please Note: Applications without a Cover Letter and uploaded Resume will NOT be considered.

No calls for inquiry.

Job Type: Full-time

Requirements: Preferred Bachelors Degree in Social Work (BSW) or related field. Two years work experience in a related field preferred. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to work with many different professions. Previous experience in the area of child abuse or child welfare is preferred. Must have a flexible nature. Bilingual applicants desired.

Purpose:

• To advocate for successful case resolutions for children. Influence, through professional communication and actions, institutions/others towards a better understanding and treatment of child sexual abuse issues.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with child victims of alleged sexual and physical abuse using Childfirst protocol. To reduce systemic trauma to children and their families.

Child Advocate / Forensic Interviewer responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Conduct highly specialized, neutral fact-finding interview with primary and secondary child victims of abuse without bias using the Childfirst protocol.
• Provide court testimony in civil or criminal cases, as needed.
• Maintain consistent contact with family and others involved in the investigation.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals to persons in need.
• Provide referrals and facilitate linkage for child and their families.
• Stay current in relevant issues through training, reading and education (providing and receiving). Upon request, give a report on chosen, relevant subject at CAC Staff meeting.
• Foster open and positive relationships and network with other agencies and the community at large.
• Maintain records of CAC clients for the tracking of child abuse from the initial CAC contact to case disposition using tracking system.
• Attend all Center Case Review team meetings and MDT meetings.
• Assist in researching, developing, and maintaining resource list for clients.
• Adhere to schedule of work hours, which may vary according to the needs of the Center.
• Provide on-call services as needed and carry a on-call cellphone on rotating weeks (shared jointly with other staff members).
• Assist director and other staff members as needed.

The Children’s Advocacy Center conducts all job inquiries in compliance with the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-1122, Section 504, and with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336 [S.933]. The Children’s Advocacy Center does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, or eligible client based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or handicapped condition.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the above is intended to summarize the Essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of miscellaneous duties and responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.82 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person