Primary Description:
Work within a multidisciplinary team to create and support high standards for child abuse investigations and to advocate for the needs and well-being of child abuse victims and their families. Provide initial on-site and off-site services to non-offending caregivers of children alleging sexual and/or physical abuse or witnesses to violence. Consult with forensic interviewers, law enforcement, prosecutors, medical professionals, child protection workers, therapists and advocates. Provide case management services and crisis intervention to non-offending caregivers of children alleging sexual and/or physical abuse or witness to violence. after the initial forensic interview/medical evaluation appointment. Coordinate appropriate referrals for services, and collaborate directly with non-offending caregivers to make contact with community services.
Specific Responsibilities:
Basic Requirements:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, law enforcement or related human services field. If a professional license for that field is required within the state of Kansas, the candidate must possess that professional license. Must work effectively with individuals from various economic, social and cultural backgrounds. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to accomplish and advance program goals, a willingness to remain abreast of current research related to child abuse/neglect and victim advocacy, and an ability to remain sensitive and demonstrate appropriate boundaries with program clients, agency staff, multi-disciplinary partners and volunteers.
Preferred Requirements:
Three years or more of direct work experience intervening with abused children and their families. Knowledge of dynamics of child abuse; knowledge of law enforcement, criminal and civil court systems and how to communicate with and function within these systems; strong skills in public relations and negotiation; strong organizational skills; ability to engage children of all ages; and empower and mediate with parents in crisis; comprehensive understanding of community resources.
This is a part-time position at 26 hours a week; our business hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Pay range $20.51-$23.08hr./Cell Phone Stipend, Mileage Reimbursement and Professional training provided
Location: 1009 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS 66044
Send resume to bev@cacdouglas.org, interviews will take place in January with anticipated start date in February 2025.
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