Educator/Child Advocate

Educator/Child Advocate

Position Details

• Develop and present educational programs for all age levels within the service area of the Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center.
• Recordkeeping responsibilities and reporting to the Director.
• Adhere to principles of Service Excellence and the Philosophy and Mission of Mercy Health Center in all aspects of job performance.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work with many different professions.
• Previous experience in the area of child welfare preferred.
• Must have a flexible nature.
• To reduce systematic trauma to children and their families.
• To advocate for successful case resolutions for children.
• To empower non-offending significant others.
• To influence institutions/others towards better treatment of child sexual abuse issues.
• Supporting the child in court and logging information into the NCATrak database.
• Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or BS in social work or related field.

Other Skills And Knowledge

• Maintain collaborative working relationships with Department of Human Services, State Police, Law Enforcement, and other child abuse agencies.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and willingness to deal collaboratively and cooperatively with health care institution and community.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct professional and quality presentations.
• Computer skills to include but not limited to: WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Printmaster, Adobe and etc.
• Technology related to the use of projectors, video equipment and networking of systems to produce presentations.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule which will include evening presentations.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Background check.