Trauma-Informed Child & Family Support Lead

UNAVAILABLE; South Jordan (UT); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Children’s Justice Center is seeking a compassionate professional to work closely with children and families in child abuse investigation and medical exam settings, providing emotional support and helping families develop coping strategies.

The role requires preparing children for forensic interviews or exams, reducing distress, and collaborating with detectives, caseworkers, and clinicians to advocate for the child’s needs. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework in social/behavioral fields or equivalent youth experience.
• Background check including criminal and child abuse; comply with state BCI requirements.

Responsabilités

• Prepare child for forensic interview or forensic medical exam to reduce stress.
• Reduce distress and foster coping for children and families.
• Observe trauma signs and report to nurse practitioner and forensic interviewer.
• Collaborate with detective, caseworker, and forensic interviewer to advocate for the child.
• Facilitate victim reparation applications and track status.
• Monitor children in care and respond to distressed children to provide comfort.
• Create crisis intervention kits for caregivers, including Spanish materials.
• Conduct parent and victim feedback surveys and enter data.
• Follow up with caregivers to assess needs and coordinate services.

Connaissances

Comfort children

Confidentiality

Professional boundaries

Problem solving

Multitasking

Calm under stress

Verbal & written communication

Independence

Interpersonal relationships

Formation

Two years college coursework

Youth experience equivalent

Description du poste

Children’s Justice Center is seeking a compassionate professional to work closely with children and families in child abuse investigation and medical exam settings, providing emotional support and helping families develop coping strategies.

The role requires preparing children for forensic interviews or exams, reducing distress, and collaborating with detectives, caseworkers, and clinicians to advocate for the child’s needs. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.