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Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator

Family Advocate

Outreach Coordinator

          

  

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Canopy offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous paid time off, including ten (10) paid holidays, as well as vacation, sick, personal, trauma days, and paid bereavement leave. Position descriptions are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the jobs and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, based upon the needs of Canopy. 

JOB TITLE: Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator

Salary Range = $38,000 - $45,000 annually

STATUS: Full Time / Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Director of Community Partnerships

LOCATION: Community & Canopy Child Advocacy Center

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PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of the Child Advocacy Center Director of Community Partnerships, the Child Advocacy Center Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator will provide supportive services for the operations of the child advocacy center’s multidisciplinary team, including managing case review, team meetings and providing/arranging for team member training. The MDT Coordinator will work as a collaborative member of the CAC team.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:​

  1. Receive initial and ongoing training in advocacy skills.

  2. Offer information and answer questions pertaining to the forensic interview process and referrals.

  3. Serve as a point of contact for MDT members and other professionals who request information about the agency, program, multidisciplinary team, or professional development.   

  4. Coordinate case reviews, including preparing lists of cases to be reviewed, track attendance, and consult with staff at pre- and post-MDT meetings.

  5. Function in a collaborative manner within all levels of the organization with participating agencies and within the community.  

  6. Assist with reporting, case tracking, data input, and external agency and general public communications.

  7. Provide training to the MDT regarding operations of the CAC and ongoing trends related to types of populations served at the CAC.

  8. Maintain confidentiality of information.

  9. Consistently maintains quality and productivity standards established for the role.

  10. Respects, understands and promotes Canopy mission, values and goals.

  11. Assumes additional responsibilities and special projects as needed and directed.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS​

  1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in human services, social work, or related field.

  2. 3 or more years of related experience in social work/legal/advocacy services in a community setting.

  3. Experience in working with victims of child abuse and those exposed to domestic violence.

  4. Ability to be flexible and manage all job-related responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

  5. Can accommodate agency and weekend hours to meet client needs.

  6. CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

  7. Must have and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license with appropriate insurance coverage.

  8. Must have an appropriate driving record and personal vehicle.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS​

  1. Ability to make trauma-informed and insightful observations of individuals to determine a course of intervention.

  2. Ability to independently make prompt decisions and provide crisis intervention whennecessary.

  3. Knowledge and experience in childhood social and emotional development, the impact of child abuse, domestic violence, trauma, and effective crisis intervention skills.

  4. Demonstrates effective and professional communication and documentation.

  5. Ability to work with diverse populations both with clients and coworkers.

  6. Goal-oriented and initiative to develop strategies to strengthen partnerships with MDT members and the community and provide equitable access to needed resources.

  7. Emotional maturity, stability, personal integrity, initiative and resourcefulness.

  8. Demonstrates sound judgment, personal integrity, and interpersonal skills that promote the mission, values, and goals of Canopy Child Advocacy Center.

  9. Ability to incorporate the Canopy Child Advocacy Center philosophy into assigned duties

    1. Development of self-respect and respect for others

    2. Celebration of diversity

    3. Promotion of growth in each individual

    4. Shared responsibility and involvement

    5. Open, honest, ethical, and direct communication

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PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

  1. Ability and willingness to participate in recreational activities with children as needed.

  2. Proficient in Microsoft Suite programs and able to utilize office equipment to perform daily tasks.

  3. Must be able to provide services at various locations.

  4. Regular and predictable attendance.

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JOB TITLE: Family Advocate

Salary Range = $44,000 - $48,000 annually

STATUS: Full Time / Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Director of Family Services

LOCATION: Child Advocacy Center/Community based settings

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PURPOSE:

The Child Advocacy Center Family Advocate assists juvenile victims of abuse and their families who are referred to the CAC by providing a full range of services including assistance with crisis intervention, court support, case status, community referrals, community awareness, and performs related duties as required. CAC Family advocates serve children who are victims of abuse (physical abuse, sexual abuse, and Problematic Sexual Behaviors), by providing community-based support, referrals, and education about the investigative process, rights, and trauma to the juvenile’s family. The family advocate supports a family throughout a child abuse investigation, intake through disposition.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:​

  1. Greet and orient the child/family to the Child Advocacy Center

  2. Provide services to children and families at the location of their choosing (community, home, school, etc.) that meet both HIPAA and safety requirements

  3. Serve children who are victims of sexual assault, physical abuse, Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB), and/or human trafficking.

  4. Responsible for engaging and serving at-risk youth who have been identified as potential victims of human trafficking by utilizing trauma-informed approaches​

  5. Provide education/support regarding the investigative processes occurring within the judicial, medical, and child protective services realms

  6. Provide advocacy support during initial contact meetings with victims of human trafficking and children with Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB) during law enforcement interviews/meetings, meetings with prosecutors, and court proceedings

  7. Provide education about the coordinated multidisciplinary response

  8. Provide information to the non-offending caregivers regarding trauma and the impact of trauma on children and families

  9. Attends scheduled staffing and/or multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings

  10. Serve as the liaison between the family and the MDT, keeping the family updated on case status

  11. Collaborate with MDT members and human trafficking taskforce members to provide support and resources when needed

  12. Provide crisis intervention and support

  13. In conjunction with various members of the MDT, provide education on the dynamics of abuse, coping strategies, the effects of abuse on children and ways to help and support the child

  14. Provide training opportunities to staff and MDT members on current trends and information surrounding human trafficking, trauma, and victimization

  15. Explain the child’s rights as a victim of crime and, if needed, provide assistance in accessing/obtaining these rights

  16. Provide court, medical, and/or legal education, support, and/or accompaniment

  17. Assist the child/family in accessing therapy services

  18. Provide crisis intervention and emergency assistance to victims and their families by making immediate assessment of needs and referrals to other community resources

  19. Work with prosecutors and law enforcement to ensure juvenile victim’s confidentiality is maintained

  20. Educate law enforcement, prosecutors, and court staff on the needs of juvenile victims of crime

  21. Assist guardians with applications for State Victim Assistance Compensation by obtaining the necessary information and documents, filling out and processing required paperwork, and following case through payment of bills; Coordinate with victim service providers and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office

  22. Orients victims to the criminal justice system by explaining procedural status of criminal proceedings or cases; provide court support to victims

  23. Initiate case records and provides necessary documentation of case activities in a timely manner

  24. Act as an advocate for juvenile victims to ensure their needs are addressed by the community and criminal justice system; Confer with law enforcement and prosecutors on the status of cases

  25. Assist with preparation of temporary protection orders, reimbursement claims, and other processes designed to protect the rights of victims

  26. Provide support to victims and family during interviews with law enforcement officers, attorneys, and court personnel

  27. Provide victim with explanation of criminal justice system rights

  28. Provide victims and family with follow-up contacts relating to a case status/disposition, information such as charges filed, status of criminal proceedings, terms and conditions of probation, parole hearings, and release date

  29. Promote CAC through community meetings

  30. Maintain positive working relationships internally and with assigned courts and team partners

 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES​

  1. Respect, understand, and promote CAC mission, values, and goals

  2. Commit to working at least two evenings per week in both community-based, and office-based settings

  3. Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed and directed

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS​

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in human service, child development, or related field and/or five years of relevant experience

  2. Must have and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license and maintain appropriate insurance coverage

  3. Must maintain appropriate driving record and personal vehicle

  4. Registered victim advocacy credentials (RA) within one year of employment.

  5. Must have experience working with victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS​

  1. Considerable knowledge of criminal justice system, crisis intervention practices, interviewing, community resources, crime victimization, victim’s rights, and advocacy techniques

  2. Computer skills with word processing, database management, e-mail, fax, windows application capabilities

  3. Ability to make sensitive and insightful observations of individuals and to determine a course of intervention

  4. Ability to address crisis situations which require prompt decision and action

  5. Knowledge of safety issues

  6. Knowledge of social, emotional, and personal aspects of domestic violence

  7. Ability to perform job duties with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment

  8. Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, functions, procedures, organization, and policies governing the operations of CAC

  9. Ability to analyze problems and develop a plan of action/correction

  10. Ability to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks, and consistently meet deadlines

  11. Demonstrated sounded judgment and outstanding interpersonal skills

  12. Emotional maturity, stability, personal integrity, initiative, and resourcefulness

  13. Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with staff, board members, accrediting bodies, grantors, funding bodies, clients, volunteers, and the general public

  14. Good written and verbal communication skills

  15. Working ability to communicate effectively with victims, defendants, law enforcement, and court personnel; coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with courts, agencies, and individuals

  16. Willingness to respect, understand, and promote the mission, values, and goals of the agency

  17. Ability to incorporate the CAC philosophy into assigned duties

    1. Development of self-respect and respect for others

    2. Celebration of diversity

    3. Promotion of growth in each individual

    4. Shared responsibility and involvement

    5. Open, honest, ethical, and direct communication

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PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

  1. Ability to operate a computer and keyboard

  2. Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevators

  3. Must be able to provide services at various locations

  4. Communicate with others in person, electronically, or by phone on a consistent basis

  5. Regular and predictable attendance

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JOB TITLE: Outreach Coordinator

Salary Range = $41,000 - $45,000 annually

STATUS: Full Time / Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Director of Community Partnerships

LOCATION: Community & Canopy Child Advocacy Center

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PURPOSE:

The Canopy Child Advocacy Center Outreach Coordinator coordinates prevention, education, training, and outreach programs in support of the agency’s mission and goals related to Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB). PSB involves sexual behaviors that are beyond typical development. A clear indication of a problem is when the behaviors are aggressive, intrusive, or coercive, and there is harm to the youth and others. The term is also used when youth display sexual behaviors that do not respond to parental intervention, or are frequent, intrusive, or occur among youth of disparate ages or abilities. There is hope through treatment.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:​

  1. Work in collaboration with the Family Advocate to serve children who are victims of sexual assault who have Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB).

  2. Understand developmentally appropriate child and adolescent sexual behavior.

  3. Understand research regarding interventions for child and adolescent sexual activity.

  4. Comfortable discussing ways to teach and respond to sexual behaviors and ensure appropriate boundaries are adhered to for education regarding sexuality.

  5. Plan and coordinate prevention, education, training, and outreach activities for Canopy.

  6. Develop and implement the prevention component of Canopy’s program with community partners and the public, including coordination, marketing efforts and coordination with trainers.

  7. Coordinate and provide outreach to local organizations to sponsor education and community awareness programs on child abuse issues.

  8. Plan and coordinate training activities for Canopy’s multidisciplinary team (MDT), including the development of plans with the supervisory MDT group.

  9. Provide community awareness and educational materials for the Canopy website.

  10. Represent Canopy in community setting as a part of Canopy’s outreach efforts.

  11. Consistently maintain quality and productivity standards established for role.

  12. Respect, understand and promote Canopy’s mission, values, and goals.

  13. Assumes additional responsibilities and special projects as needed and directed.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS​

  1. Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field.

  2. Two years’ experience in comparable position which includes marketing, public relations, training.

  3. Knowledge of the Child Advocacy Center model and child abuse issues preferred.

  4. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking experience.

  5. Interpersonal skills with experience in crisis management with the ability to work under stress.

  6. Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from disparate backgrounds.

  7. Experience in professionally representing an agency and administrative positions to internal and external audiences.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS​

  1. Demonstrated initiative and independent problem-solving skills.

  2. Experience in handling a variety of tasks, effectively prioritizing, and ensuring follow-through.

  3. Ability and experience in interacting with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

  4. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

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PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

  1. Ability to work flexible hours in various community settings.

  2. Ability to communicate with others in person, electronically or by phone on a consistent basis.

  3. Regular and predictable attendance.

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