Works with and represents the interests of the child during incidents of child maltreatment. Provides a variety of advocacy services to clients and their participating caregivers before, during, and after child maltreatment investigations. Works with various agencies and programs involved in child maltreatment cases.
- Provides assessment of the child’s and participating caregiver’s strengths and needs and devises plans, alternatives, and support systems for them accordingly.
- Evaluates the child’s environment, reviewing potential dangers with caregivers and teaching ways to minimize threats to the child’s well-being.
- Works with law enforcement, court system, prosecutors, and other agencies to provide court advocacy, court preparation, and support for victims and participating caregivers.
- Maintains contact with client and participating caregivers throughout the investigation and prosecution phases of their case to ensure they remain informed of the current case status and ensure they remain as engaged with the process as possible.
- Establishes and maintains a library of resources for clients, their participating caregivers and other community members related to child maltreatment.
- Responsible for utilizing and updating court education curriculum material necessary to assist clients with court case preparation. Provides follow-up casework services to promote viable alternatives and sustainable changes in personal, emotional, and economic resources necessary to reduce risk of re-victimization.
- Maintains effective records of clients including data entry of all services delivered to the client and participating caregivers. Maintains advocate portion of the computer tracking system and case files for each client. Compiles data for grant reporting and other reports as necessary.
- Coordinates/organizes outreach events to the community and other agencies and programs upon request. Researches and utilizes research-based curriculums when available. Provides education and training to Tribal and community programs that work with children to increase awareness and decrease instances of child maltreatment. Trains volunteers as needed.
- Responsible for creating public service announcements, billboards, and other relevant material to increase awareness of child maltreatment in the community. Responsible for researching and selecting materials to provide community members at local community events.
- Provide advocacy for clients first and foremost with tact and decorum in various settings such as court, school system, Multidisciplinary team meetings, hospitals, and other related locations and personnel. Coordinate relevant community-led team meetings as indicated based on need.
- Prepares monthly report of activities for Program Manager and other pertinent program staff as appropriate.
- Assists in maintating the Child Advocacy Center National Accreditation standards.
This position is supervised by program leadership. This position is not responsible for supervising others.
Experience: Two (2) years of related experience required.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be in lieu of degree, with required related experience of an additional: 5 years with a High School Diploma/GED equivalent; or 3 years with an Associate’s Degree.
Education: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required. Must hold or attain within six (6) months of training in alignment with CACNC accreditation standards.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required. Must hold or attain within six (6) months of training in alignment with CACNC accreditation standards.
- Must have knowledge of social issues surrounding child maltreatment within EBCI Tribal territories, North Carolina counties, and federal and state properties.
- Must have general knowledge of the court system (civil and criminal), services available to victims of maltreatment, and general office procedures.
- Must have the ability to deal with emotional issues of clients including but not limited to listening well, interpreting the needs of the client, and relaying the relevant information to the appropriate personnel.
- Must be able to perform public speaking and be willing to provide trainings and deliver reports to large groups as needed.
- Must be able to use general office equipment and Microsoft office and other relevant computer systems in daily duties.
- Must have basic knowledge of Indian Child Welfare Act, relevant Tribal codes, and other laws related to this position.
- Must have effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
EBCI reserves the right to revise the position description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations. Complete job description is found on application site.
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