Trauma-Informed Family Advocate Clinician I

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Housing Advocate for The Center for Family Safety and Healing to support families through advocacy, referrals, and care coordination.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, providing education on developmental milestones, safeguarding confidentiality, and delivering crisis intervention as needed. Some evening hours may be required to meet family needs in Columbus, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Child Development, or related field required.
• State of Ohio licensure in social work or counseling (LSW, PC) preferred.
• Two years of experience in social services, trauma-focused preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advocates for children and families, connecting them with resources and coordinating services.
• Collaborates with families to develop service plans that reflect strengths, goals, and priorities.
• Completes all required documentation and paperwork in a timely, compliant manner.
• Educates families on developmental milestones and routine health services.
• Ensures confidentiality per hospital policies and regulations.
• Implements interventions and provides education, support, and problem-solving.
• Uses developmental screening and assessment techniques.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Community resources

Family violence knowledge

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Child Development, or related field

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Housing Advocate for The Center for Family Safety and Healing to support families through advocacy, referrals, and care coordination.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, providing education on developmental milestones, safeguarding confidentiality, and delivering crisis intervention as needed. Some evening hours may be required to meet family needs in Columbus, Ohio.