Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelors degree in social work or related field from an accredited university required
• Experience working with children required
• Two years' experience or professional training in child abuse and demonstrated knowledge of victim advocacy, child development, and child abuse dynamics preferred

Duties:

• Conduct interviews of child sexual and physical abuse victims, utilizing interview aids (anatomical dolls/and or drawings, items for drawing, items that put the child at ease) as appropriate
• Assess children's cognitive and linguistic abilities as well as non-verbal communications
• Foster an environment that is sensitive to a child's cognitive, emotional and psychological development, without leading a child in questioning
• Schedule interviews with law enforcement and Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) investigators
• Assist DFPS, law enforcement and other professionals with information that will benefit the child victim
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team review meetings concerning children who have been interviewed
• Testify as a witness in civil and criminal trials regarding the child's statement
• Assist in maintaining records of services provided
• Recommend immediate services, including, but not limited to therapeutic and medical referrals
• Documentation of case activities
• Maintain all client records in accordance with agency requirements
• Participate in CAC Teams as required
• Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all client information
• Participate in at least 2 peer review sessions per year
• Keep updated on current literature regarding relevant issues pertaining to child abuse
• Attend local, state, and national trainings/conferences on child abuse as required
• Provide assistance to Program Director as needed
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Program Director and/or Executive Director

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Working with children: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person