Family Advocate

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County in Houston seeks a Family Advocate to support child victims of abuse and their non-offending caregivers. You will implement early intervention models, provide psychosocial support, and coordinate access to medical, mental health, education, and legal services.

Responsibilities include assessments, therapy, case management, and participation in trainings. A master's in social work or related field and licensure as LPC/LCSW/LMSW/LMFT are required. Bilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• Licensure as LPC, LPC-Intern, LCSW, LMSW, or LMFT is required.
• Two years of experience with children and families affected by abuse or trauma.

Responsibilities

• Implements early intervention and psychosocial support for victims and caregivers.
• Conducts assessments, diagnostics, and treatment through therapy and crisis intervention.
• Provides case management and links to medical, mental health, education, and legal services.
• Participates in trainings and clinical reviews.
• Maintains professional boundaries and advocates within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Harris County Children Assessment Center:

The Children\'s Assessment Center (The CAC) provides a safe haven to sexually abused children and their families – a place where they can receive the kind of care and treatment they so richly deserve.

We employ an extraordinarily effective multidisciplinary team approach in the prevention, assessment, investigation, referral for prosecution, and treatment of child sexual abuse. Our goal is to promote the complete healing of child victims of sexual abuse and their families.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Family Advocate implements an early intervention and psychosocial support model, actively representing the interest of victims of child sexual abuse and their non-offending caregivers. Services are aimed at stabilization and easing resumption of normal life, thereby preventing pathological consequences of potentially traumatic situations.

• Conducts assessments, diagnostics, and treatment to non-offending caregivers through individual, group, and family therapy, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and resource coordination.

• Provides case management and resource linkage to ensure children have access to medical, mental health, education, and legal services.

• Participate in local, regional, and national trainings on family advocacy and victim services.

• Participate in clinical family advocacy review.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]

Education:

• Master\'s degree in Social work or related field (e.g. psychology or counseling)

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience serving, assessing, treating, or advocating on behalf of children and families who have experienced child abuse or trauma

Licensure:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Professional Counselor Intern (LPC-Intern); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of child welfare, child advocacy, criminal justice and a local community resource required.
• Experience with basic Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, and also to work collaboratively.
• Passion, tenacity and optimism for the issues affecting child sexual abuse survivors and their families.
• Experience maintaining professional boundaries and in self-care strategies.
• Must be able to apply social work theory, methos, and techniques.
• Ability to conduct objective psychosocial, developmental, and behavioral assessments.
• Must be knowledgeable about post-traumatic symptoms, signs and symptoms of child abuse, and crisis intervention techniques.
• Must be able to provide individual, family and group solution-focused therapy, and supportive counseling.
• Must be able to work professionally and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Strong writing and communication skills; excellent organization and planning skills.
• Ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Language:

• Bilingual (preferred)

Hours:

• Monday - Friday.
• Hours will be discussed during interview.
• Some Evening hours may be required.
• 40 Hours per week
• Work schedule may be adjusted according to business need

Additional Information:

• CPS and Criminal Background checks required
• E-Verify upon hire

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.