Full-time Child Advocacy Center Family Advocate

Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) seeks a full time Family Advocate (FA) for our Child Advocacy Center Program (primarily based at the Henrico CAC location). The FA holds a vital role in ensuring that all victims and families served by the CAC and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) receive consistent and necessary support services to promote healing.  CAC Family Advocates provide support, screening, and education to caregivers while their child(ren) participates in a forensic interview. Family Advocates are a first point of contact to assess for needed resources, provide information about the investigative process, and offer support and crisis intervention.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree preferred in counseling, social work, psychology, juvenile justice or related fields. Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent time-management skills to manage workload and responsibilities. Must be able to work well independently and in team settings. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with child victims and their families from diverse backgrounds, as well as with multidisciplinary team members. Must display cultural competency, professional ethics, and professional boundaries. Experience and proficiency with data-entry and data-management for client tracking and for program evaluation a plus. Bilingual (English and Spanish) is also preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Orient the family to the forensic interview process and meet with non-offending caregivers while their child is in the forensic interview;
• Provide an overview to caregivers regarding the agency roles on the MDT, trauma-focused treatment options, and additional resources available;
• Participate in pre- and post-conference meetings with MDT investigators at Forensic Interview/FA appointments to ensure information sharing and coordination;
• Provide crisis intervention and ongoing support for the child and family, as needed;
• Conduct screening for safety concerns regarding self-harm;
• Implement Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS) and provide caregivers with education about abuse and/or trauma and its effects on children and families;
• Make appropriate referrals for trauma-focused treatment for children and other specialized treatment as needed;
• Assist with communication between caregivers and MDT partners on an ongoing basis
• Provide referrals for Forensic Medical Exams as needed;
• Request Youth and Caregiver Satisfaction Surveys as required;
• Partner with all agencies within the multidisciplinary team, and any other agencies to ensure needed services are provided ;
• Participate in MDT Case Review Meetings and provide follow up as needed:
• Maintain client records to reflect client interaction and referrals made within NCATrak database;
• Participate in ongoing supervision, staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and maintain training requirements as outlined by GRSCAN and the National Children’s Alliance;
• Maintain strict standards of confidentiality;
• Perform other duties as requested by the Senior Family Advocate and CAC Director

Greater Richmond SCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SCAN does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or ability.

GRSCAN’s Core Values: In our work with individuals, families, communities, and systems, as well as with SCAN staff, we commit to: A Whole Person Approach, A Trauma-informed Lens, A Strengths-based Perspective, Social Justice & Equity, Partnerships, and Growth & Innovation

Salary & Benefits: $45,000 – $48,000 per year. Medical, dental, and life insurance available, 403b & 403b matching, Employee Assistance Program, YMCA corporate memberships, paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave.

To Apply: Email of fax resume and cover letter to Lisa Wright at lwright@grscan.com or (804)257-7109. Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 26.