Child Advocate
meridenwallingford chrysalisMeriden, CT
Child Advocate
meridenwallingford chrysalisMeriden, CTMid L4
Child, Family, and School Social WorkersCommunity and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSocial Workers, All Other
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Child Advocate Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis, Inc. Basic Functions: To provide crisis intervention, support, advocacy and case management services to meet the emotional, behavioral, educational and recreational needs of child witnesses of domestic violence through all agency programs and services. To support parents in engaging in positive, healthy and non-violent relationships with their children.
Reports To:
The Child Advocate is supervised by the Director of Programs and ultimately accountable to the Executive Director. Tasks may be assigned by the Nighttime Shelter Manager and Director of Programs to meet the needs of program clients. Class: Non-Exempt, Bargaining
Hours per Week:
37.5 hours per week, primarily Monday – Friday, 10 am – 6 pm. This position includes a ½ hour unpaid, lunch. This position will require some flexible hours to meet the needs of the organization. Areas of Responsibility This position requires work assignments and responsibilities such as, but not limited to: Facilitate support and educational groups for program children Provide individual support to shelter and transitional living program child residents a minimum of weekly Ensure children's enrollment in school within 3 days of admission into shelter or TLP programs Complete Intake, Exit, and Goal and Evaluation forms for each child Organize and facilitate mother/child activities periods to observe interactions Utilize community resources to plan and facilitate field-trips Co-facilitate weekly Parenting Group Provide referrals and advocacy to appropriate agencies on behalf of the children Maintain accurate service records and submit all required statistics in accordance with agency due dates. Provide coverage to 24-hour hotline and shelter as scheduled Serve as a member of the 24-hour hotline back-up rotation Provide coverage to the Holiday Schedule Attend and participate in regular meetings called by MWC, CCADV and other meetings as necessary, including training programs developed for Advocates Must uphold privileged communication of clients and all responsibilities of mandatory reporting Provide peer coverage to critical tasks such as court-based family violence victim advocacy as needed Maintain vacant shelter rooms for immediate occupancy Other duties as assigned by the Director of Programs or Executive Director
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or eight years (8) years experience in related field. A combination of an Associate's Degree plus four (4) years of experience will be considered.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence and working with youth.
- Commitment to working with domestic violence victims and their children to develop a plan for their safety and preserve their right to self-determination.
- Comprehensive knowledge child development, including the impact of trauma on child witnesses of domestic violence
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to gather, consolidate and present client information through interviews
- Knowledge of community resources
- Ability to work effectively with both traditional and non-traditional systems
- Ability to maintain service records, complete accurate statistical and narrative reports and submit in accordance with due dates
- Must obtain and maintain certification as battered women's counselor, as per CGS 52-146kSpecial Requirements
This position may require infrequent travel. A valid driver's license and current certificate of insurance is required for personnel who may travel in their scope of service to Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis. Criminal, Department of Children and Families and Department of Motor Vehicles background checks are required for all staff to confirm suitability for employment.
Physical DemandStand or Sit - Stationary position - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Walk - Move, Traverse - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and residential buildings to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Use hands/fingers to handle or feel - Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position - Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, and computer printer.
Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance - Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse - Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights and ceiling fans. As well as needs to use stairs on a daily basis.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Position self (to), Move - Constantly positions self to maintain files in file cabinets, work with small children or to collect tasks
Talk/hear - Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
See - Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).Carry weight, lift - Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds across office and between residential buildings for various needs. May also need to assist with setting up/take down of events
Exposure to work - Exposed, Work around - works in indoor and outdoor weather conditions
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Level
Mid L4
Location
Meriden, CT
Occupation
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Industry
Other Individual and Family Services
Posted
4 days ago