Rural Outreach Advocate
Business Name: Meadowlark House Child Advocacy Center
Job Classification: Part Time
How to Apply: To apply, send resume and cover letter to meadowlarkhousecoordinator@gmail.com
Job Description:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Good advocacy skills, planning and organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, time management, and presentation skills. Experience working with children of all ages. An ability to work with a variety of people, especially those of different races, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds. An ability to represent the agency in a positive and professional manner in the community. Associate degree in related field and/or proven experience required. Travel is required so a reliable vehicle is necessary.
No criminal convictions of child abuse, violent crimes or dishonesty.
PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS:
An understanding of child development needs and issues. Knowledge of sexual and domestic violence. Bilingual English/Spanish.
RESPONSIBILTIES: (Included but not limited to the following)
• Be the first person the family meets at an interview. Establish relationships with kids, caregivers.
• Provide follow-up support for all children and their caregivers on your case load.
• Provide families with safety planning, crisis assessment and intervention.
• Provide assistance with crime victims’ compensation.
• Provide for court advocacy.
• Participate fully with the Meadowlark Multidisciplinary Team.
• Provide referrals for mental health and medical services, as needed.
• Assist in procuring concrete services for families, including but not limited to housing, food, short-term shelter, job skills, etc.
• Provide data collection and statistical information on use of the MHCAC.
• Promote the MHCAC within the community.
• Schedule public presentations, community health fairs, etc.
• Provide community awareness of MHCAC and child abuse through presentations to local civic, religious, and other community groups.
• Assist CAC Coordinator and the Meadowlark Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) in reviewing the MHCAC guidelines and procedures.
• Keep the CAC Coordinator informed of policy problems as they arise.
• Assure a clean, professional, safe, comfortable, non-threatening environment at MHCAC.
• Attend monthly MDT meetings and facilitate MDT case review for rural children and families.
• Attend quarterly KS Chapter of CAC meetings.
• Attend trainings throughout Kansas and out of State to continue building advocacy skills and understanding how to best serve victims/survivors.
• Participate in monthly peer review.
• Make at least yearly visits to each county served by the MHCAC.
*Position requires limited overnight travel for training events.
Employee is expected to work 20 hours per week. Schedule is semi-flexible during normal working hours. Occasional weekend or evening events/presentations may be required. Position offers limited benefits.