Victim Advocate and Outreach Specialist at Children's Tree House

Twin Cedars Youth and Family Services
Twin Cedars Youth and Family Services

Columbus, GA, USA

Posted 6+ months ago
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or bachelor’s plus minimum two years’ social services experience; prior case management/child welfare preferred; willing to work non-traditional hours; knowledge of community resources and referral making; ability to work with multidisciplinary team using trauma-informed approach; knowledge of psychological/emotional impacts on survivors.Organizational: Reports to Program Coordinator and Lead Clinical Therapist/Outreach Specialist; participates in on-call rotations; manages day-to-day activities of Victim Advocacy and Outreach Programs; interacts with all TCYS staff.Key Responsibilities: Coordinates victim outreach services for child victims of suspected sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and teen dating violence; greets consumers and explains rights; coordinates victim intake procedures and assists with judicial process paperwork; makes referrals to Victim Assistance Program; works with child welfare stakeholders; maintains data in case tracking through final disposition; coordinates mental health referrals; schedules sexual assault exams and provides medical accompaniment; follows up with clients/families and maintains accurate files; organizes support groups; provides psychoeducation to caregivers; participates in advocacy program development (client surveys, maintain community resource guide, develop referral sources, attend required trainings); serves on CAC MDT case review representing victim advocacy; provides community education and co-facilitates outreach programs.