Family Advocate – Bilingual #NOW HIRING

About the role

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference in the life of a child, Project Harmony is looking for you. We are seeking an experienced and committed Bilingual Family Advocate to join our dynamic and innovative organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and education to alleged victims of child abuse and family members
• Screen referrals for appropriateness for possible therapy options to Project Harmony's mental Health, Connections program, or a community provider (maintaining a current list of treatment providers and resources for families)
• Provide referrals to and facilitate the delivery of services to children and families through collaboration with treatment providers and other community partners
• Participate in investigative and/or treatment multidisciplinary teams as needed to provide status updates regarding the family and other case information
• Conduct and go over various mental/behavioral health screeners with youth and caregivers to assist in determining treatment needs
• Provide immediate crisis intervention services with clients, caregivers and youth as needed
• Assess caregiver’s level of support for the child and identify other risk factors that may compromise their protective abilities and/or require safety planning
• Collaborate with the Department of Health and Human Services, law enforcement officers, medical professionals, forensic interviewers and mental health professionals throughout the investigation process
• Perform the intake functions for referrals from law enforcement and Child Protective Services (CPS), gathering background information and coordinating the scheduling of interviews and medical evaluations
• Ensure coordinated response between law enforcement and CPS when scheduling forensic interviews and medical exams, tracking and reporting back to partners all follow-up and services provided
• Ensure culturally competent services are provided to all families we serve without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation
• Other duties as assigned by Program Manager - Family Advocacy

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in Social Work, Human Services or related field
• Training and education in child abuse/neglect investigations, and/or child welfare service system
• Experience and training in crisis intervention
• Previous experience in working with children
• Previous experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Bilingual in Spanish (speaking, reading and writing)
• Good working knowledge of community resources and judicial system
• Knowledge and understanding of family violence and the dynamics of child abuse and neglect
• Demonstrate verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate problem solving skills and ability to resolve conflicts
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Good decision-making skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must respect and maintain confidentiality

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work flexible hours and provide on-call coverage nights and weekends on a rotating basis
• Must submit to a thorough criminal history background check
• Must have access to a vehicle, possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• The position may involve some travel, primarily within the state