Hybrid CAC Family Advocate: Trauma-Informed Support

Speed Shift Media; Alfred (ME); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

403(b) with employer match

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis­

insurance

Job summary

SARSSM’s CAC Family Advocate role focuses on coordinating intakes, referrals, and scheduling forensic interviews for child victims and caregivers at the CACYC in York County. The position supports families through legal and civil processes, arranging resources and referrals to mental health and medical services.

The role requires driving to meetings, on-call shifts, and collaboration with MDT partners. A degree in human services or related field is preferred, with crisis intervention and trauma

Qualifications

• Degree in human services, social work, education, or related field with one year experience preferred.
• Experience in crisis intervention and advocacy.
• Sensitivity to and knowledge of sexual violence and trauma.
• Experience with child protective services, law enforcement, social services, or legal services.
• Experience navigating multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with youth, families and caregivers.
• Familiarity with the impacts of trauma and abuse on children.
• Excellent computer skills and comfort with technology.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate intakes, referrals, and scheduling of forensic interviews.
• Assist caregivers to orient them to CACYC and explain CAC processes.
• Greet and establish rapport with child victims and caregivers on interview day.
• Coordinate information sharing with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
• Work with MDT partners to improve team communication and efficiency.
• Provide needs assessment, safety planning, and support for families.
• Provide referrals for mental health and medical treatment.
• Facilitate access to transportation for interviews and court.
• Document client and referral information in EmpowerDB and maintain records.
• Participate in case reviews and MDT meetings; support accreditation and CAC initiatives.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy services

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Bilingual preferred

Education

Degree in human services or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

SARSSM’s CAC Family Advocate role focuses on coordinating intakes, referrals, and scheduling forensic interviews for child victims and caregivers at the CACYC in York County. The position supports families through legal and civil processes, arranging resources and referrals to mental health and medical services.

The role requires driving to meetings, on-call shifts, and collaboration with MDT partners. A degree in human services or related field is preferred, with crisis intervention and trauma