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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Wayne County Child Advocacy Center (WCCAC) Family Advocate/Education Specialist will be responsible for providing initial as well as ongoing support and assistance to child victims of abuse and their non-offending family members. This individual will be instrumental in implementing an outreach and education program to increase awareness of child sexual and physical abuse and prevention in our community. Work performed under direct supervision of the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Director, with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in routine matters. Supervision is not a requirement of this position. Performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

• Advocate for victims, ensuring their needs are addressed within the community and criminal justice systems, • Assess victim needs and make appropriate referrals to service provider agencies, • Aid victims in completing compensation claims and OVS affidavits, • Provide information on shelters, restraining orders, availability of counseling and explanation of court process, • Provide accompaniment to forensic medical evaluations, court, police and DA’s Office, • Provides follow-up on outreach through phone contact to all victims and non-offending family members seen at the WCCAC, • Enter service data into Collaborate (the WCCAC system of record) in a timely manner, • Maintain appropriate case documentation and statistics, • Participate in monthly Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meeting and case reviews, • Conduct a variety of professional and community education opportunities in conjunction with the Assistant Director or independently, • Deliver educational programming to schools to educate students, staff, parents on child abuse prevention and other identified topics, • Coordinate community events, attend, and educate the public regarding the WCCAC, • Market training opportunities and prevention materials to organizations • Attend all necessary regulatory conferences and trainings to stay current on best practices and relevant issues, • Establish and maintain strong linkages with appropriate networking affiliations, • Participate in regular professional development training related to child abuse prevention and education.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of Family and Criminal Court procedures; good knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the rights of victims; good knowledge of policies and procedures of the Child Advocacy Center; good knowledge of policies and procedures of Child Protective Services; good knowledge of the dynamics associated with child abuse and domestic violence; good knowledge of community resources and ability to make appropriate referrals; skill in public speaking; ability to deal with people in sensitive and traumatic situations; ability to facilitate support group sessions; ability to establish effective working relationships with clients and professionals; ability to work independently; ability to speak English fluently; tact; emotional maturity; good judgment.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Either

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or a New York State registered four year college or university, and two (2) years of experience in a public or private social agency in a human-service related field*. Human-service related field examples* - caseworker, social Worker, registered professional nursing, substance abuse, social welfare, probation, etc.

SUBMISSION OF YOUR RESUME TO INDEED WILL NOT QUALIFY YOU FOR AN INTERVIEW FOR THIS OPEN POSITION.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW, THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED TO WAYNE COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES VIA FAX 315-946-7488 OR IN PERSON AT 26 CHURCH STREET LYONS, NY 14489.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $31.07 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person