Educator & Child Advocate — Empowering Young Lives

mercy; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Educator/Child Advocate to develop and present educational programs for all age levels within the Child Advocacy Center. You will manage recordkeeping and report to the Director, while upholding Mercy Service Standards.

The role requires strong communication, collaboration with human services and law enforcement, and the ability to present in the evenings. A Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is preferred; valid driver’s license and background check required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or BS in social work or related field.
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with Department of Human Services, State Police, Law Enforcement, and other child abuse agencies.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present educational programs for all age levels within the service area.
• Maintain recordkeeping responsibilities and reporting to the Director.
• Maintain contact with the child and family when possible.
• Support the child in court and log information into NCATrak database.
• Advocate for successful case resolutions for children.
• Operate in accordance with Mercy mission and service standards.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field

Job description

Mercy is seeking an Educator/Child Advocate to develop and present educational programs for all age levels within the Child Advocacy Center. You will manage recordkeeping and report to the Director, while upholding Mercy Service Standards.

The role requires strong communication, collaboration with human services and law enforcement, and the ability to present in the evenings. A Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is preferred; valid driver’s license and background check required.