Victim Advocate and Outreach Specialist at Children's Tree House
Columbus, GA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or bachelor’s degree with two years’ social services experience. Prior case management/child welfare preferred. Willing to work non-traditional hours. Knowledge of community resources and referral processes. Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary, trauma-informed team. Understanding of psychological/emotional impacts on survivors. Organizational Relationships and General Description: Reports to Program Coordinator and Lead Clinical Therapist/Outreach Specialist. Participates in on-call rotations. Manages day-to-day 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 protects victims’ rights; maintains confidential documentation; coordinates victim intake procedures and assists with paperwork; makes referrals to Victim Assistance Program; works with child welfare stakeholders; enters and tracks victim and case status data in Collaborate Case Tracking through final disposition; coordinates mental health counseling referrals; schedules sexual assault exams and notifies relevant parties; provides medical accompaniment; provides follow-up case management; liaises with agencies; organizes support groups; provides psychoeducation to caregivers; maintains accurate files and outcomes; conducts follow-ups. Program development: administers client satisfaction surveys; maintains Community Resource Guide; seeks referral sources; attends required advocacy trainings. MDT participation: represents victim advocacy in case reviews; collaborates with Victim Witness Program and community partners; works with CAC interdisciplinary team; participates in CSEC MDT case review. Outreach/Education: co-facilitates Protect Your Crown program; presents on Erin’s Law, teen dating violence/stalking, healthy relationships, domestic violence; sustains partnerships with schools and teen-serving agencies.