4th Judicial Circuit Family Advocate (FT)
Full Time
Hartsville, SC 29550
Posted
Job description
PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
Durant Children’s Center
Position Description
Family Advocate
The Family Advocate, under the direct supervision of the Durant Center’s
Program Coordinator, shall be responsible for the provision of advocacy services for child and adolescent victims of abuse and their families in the 4th Judicial Circuit including Darlington, Chesterfield, Marlboro and Dillon Counties.
Responsibilities:
Durant Children’s Center
Position Description
Family Advocate
The Family Advocate, under the direct supervision of the Durant Center’s
Program Coordinator, shall be responsible for the provision of advocacy services for child and adolescent victims of abuse and their families in the 4th Judicial Circuit including Darlington, Chesterfield, Marlboro and Dillon Counties.
Responsibilities:
- Complete intake and application for Crime Victim’s Compensation.
- Ensure that all relevant reports are collected from law enforcement and/or
- Social Services to become part of the case file.
- Review each case file and conduct ongoing follow-up services.
- Provide crisis intervention, support, and education regarding the investigation, prosecution and treatment to children and non-offending caregivers throughout the criminal justice process.
- Be knowledgeable of local resources for children and their families and maintain a comprehensive up-to-date resource guide of services.
- Provide each family with information on the rights of crime victims and ensure that local services are available as needed.
- Provide linkage to the law enforcement victim advocate and facilitate coordinated service provision.
- Provide each family with notification of Crime Victims’ Compensation and assist with application process if needed.
- Assess ongoing needs of the child and non-offending caregivers and/or siblings and assist families in procuring additional support as needed.
- Provide information and referrals for additional services both within the
- Coalition and to its outside network.
- Provide court preparation as needed and accompany child and caregiver to all hearings, trials, and meetings as appropriate.
- Serve on all multidisciplinary teams and advocate for each child’s well- being as appropriate.
- Monitor case progress through the criminal justice and social service system and keep victim and caregiver informed of case status.
- Document all services in a timely manner and complete necessary reports as scheduled.
- Provide community education to faith-based, social, and civic organizations on the issue of child abuse and the needs of abused children and their families.
- Assist in other activities as deemed necessary to the provision of comprehensive services to children, their families, and the community.
- Hours: Fulltime, 40 hours per week, flexible schedule required
- Status: This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair
- Labor Standards Act and is, thereby, subject to all overtime rules.
- Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
- Knowledge of the SC Criminal Justice System, child development, the multidisciplinary process, and child abuse in general. Ability to work well with diverse populations and systems’ personnel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.
Must live within 30 miles of Hartsville, SC. Quick response time is crucial.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All visitors to the Center are asked to wear masks which can be provided. Hand sanitizer is available. Staff wipe down common surfaces often using antibacterial cleaners and soaps.
Application Question(s):
- Using a minimum of three complete sentences, describe your work with children and parents.
- Describe in three or more complete sentences your experience in working with victims of child abuse.
- Do you have experience in public speaking? Are you comfortable speaking to groups or organizations about child abuse, the needs of victims and their families and the Durant Children's Center's work? Answer with a minimum of three complete sentences.
- Describe in three or more complete sentences, your experience working in a client database.
- Do you live within 30 miles of Hartsville, SC?
Experience:
- Child protective services: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: One location
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