Trauma-Informed Child & Family Support Specialist

Salt Lake County; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County is seeking a compassionate professional to work with children and families in child abuse investigation and medical exam settings, providing emotional support and helping families develop coping strategies.

The role requires at least two years of related college coursework (or equivalent experience) and passing annual background checks. You will coordinate with nurses, detectives, and caseworkers to reduce trauma and ensure sensitive, child-centered support.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Human Studies; or equivalent experience with youth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare child for forensic interview or forensic medical exam (high trauma).
• Reduce distress and foster coping in child and family.
• Observe trauma signs and report to nurse practitioner and forensic interviewer.
• Collaborate with detective, caseworker, and forensic interviewer to advocate for the child’s needs.
• Facilitate Crime Victim Reparation applications and track status.
• Monitor behavior of children visiting the center and provide comfort.
• Prepare Crisis Intervention Kits for caregivers and Spanish-speaking clients.
• Conduct parent feedback surveys and data entry of results.
• Conduct victim feedback forms to improve services.
• Follow up with caregivers to assess ongoing needs and refer to staff.

Skills

Comfort children

Maintain confidentiality

Professional boundaries

Crisis intervention

Multitasking

Verbal and written communication

Education

Two years college coursework

Job description

Salt Lake County is seeking a compassionate professional to work with children and families in child abuse investigation and medical exam settings, providing emotional support and helping families develop coping strategies.

The role requires at least two years of related college coursework (or equivalent experience) and passing annual background checks. You will coordinate with nurses, detectives, and caseworkers to reduce trauma and ensure sensitive, child-centered support.