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Mail/fax resume, salary requirements, and a minimum of 3 professional references, to the Gingerbread House Bossier/Caddo Children’s Advocacy Center, 1700 Buckner Square, Suite 101, Shreveport, LA 71101. Fax: (318)674-8141 by April 17, 2019.
No phone calls. EOE.
No phone calls. EOE.
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Job Description
Title: Counselor Reports to: Executive Director Classification: Full-time (40 hrs. per week) Overview: The Counselor increases the capacity of the Children’s Advocacy Center to carry out its mission by providing on-site therapeutic services, advocacy and support group services, and crisis intervention services to child victims of sexual and severe physical abuse and their non-offending caregivers. Minimum Requirements:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Job Description
Title: Forensic Interviewer Reports to: Executive Director Classification: Full-Time (40 hrs/week) Overview: The Forensic Interviewer increases the capacity of the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) to carry out its mission by conducting developmentally and culturally appropriate, legally defensible forensic interviews of children and adolescents who are alleging sexual abuse, severe physical abuse or have witnessed violent crimes; this position will also involve conducting educational presentations for schools and groups in the community focused on the prevention, identification, and reporting of child sexual abuse cases. The children brought to the CAC are often frightened of the interview process because they do not know what to expect from the interview or what will occur after they tell the secret they have held inside. The goal of the CAC is to interview these children in a supportive manner, in a comfortable environment, and to complete an interview that will provide satisfactory evidence for court proceedings. Purpose: - To reduce systematic trauma to children and their families. - To facilitate multidisciplinary investigations of child abuse cases including law enforcement, child protective services, the District Attorneys’ offices, and medical and mental health agencies. - To provide professional testimony in both civil and criminal courts. - To reduce the number of future victims through education. Minimum Requirements: ● BA/BS in Psychology, Social Work, Human Service or related behavioral science field ● Direct experience working with abused children and their families ● Proficient knowledge of child development and related dynamics ● Familiarity with forensic interviewing protocols and demonstrated ability to conduct satisfactory interviews after receiving national training ● Skilled in handling sensitive issues in a mature, confidential manner and with integrity and compassion; high level of discretion ● Knowledge of and sensitivity to family systems and child victimization ● Knowledge of the overall child protection and legal system ● Ability to work with children and their families in stressful situations ● Ability to work well with a variety of disciplines and function within team environment ● Excellent communication, mediation, and problem solving skills ● Organizational skills to independently manage workload and related responsibilities ● Flexibility of schedule to suit Center’s needs ● Computer literacy in order to maintain and produce statistical records, internal and external correspondence, and multidisciplinary reports ● Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, clear criminal background Preferred Qualifications: ● Master’s degree in Counseling/Psychology, Social Work, Human Service or related behavioral science field ● 2+ years direct experience working with abused children and their families ● Prior training and experience conducting forensic interviews of victimized children, testifying in court proceedings, and working within a multidisciplinary team ● Knowledge of community-based services for abused children and their families Responsibilities: Client Services ● Conducts professional forensic interviews of children and adolescents who are alleged victims of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, or have witnessed a violent crime ● Facilitates pre- and post-interview multidisciplinary case staffing with investigative team ● Shares a client packet with the non-offending caregivers, reviewing all relevant materials ● Testifies in civil and criminal court proceedings when subpoenaed ● Serves as a back-up for intake calls of suspected abuse cases by assessing and providing appropriate guidance, referrals, and follow-up services ● Refers child victims and non-offending family members for therapy and Victim’s Assistance as needed ● In conjunction with MDT members, including Forensic Interviewers, Family Advocate, Child Life Specialist, Counselors, and other treatment providers, assists with the development of treatment plans for child victims and their non-offending family members ● Operates audiovisual equipment as needed ● Available after-hours on an emergency basis as needed Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), Education, & Training ● Fosters and maintains a trusting, helpful relationship with MDT members including law enforcement, child protective services, District Attorneys’ Offices, and medical / mental health professionals ● Participates in monthly Multidisciplinary Team Case Review meetings and statewide Peer Review for Forensic Interviewers through the Louisiana Alliance of Children’s Advocacy Centers ● Attends individual case staffing meetings when needed ● Assists with coordinating interview schedules with law enforcement and DCFS investigators ● In special circumstances, monitors interviews conducted by law enforcement or DCFS investigators and provides appropriate feedback and assistance through earpiece microphone ● Maintains professional knowledge of current techniques, controversies, and research in the field of forensic interviewing and child abuse (min. 20 CEUs per year) ● Provides training, education, and assistance both within the organization and to community agencies and professionals, including school personnel and other civic groups Administrative ● Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations ● Adheres to Personnel Policies and Procedures manual guidelines ● Maintains confidentiality of clients by requiring identification and authorization before releasing client information to third parties ● Maintains documentation of client contacts, progress of investigation, and court reports ● Completes written summaries of interviews in a timely manner ● Maintains files on each child that receives interview services at the Children’s Advocacy Center and enters demographical and service statistics information into case tracking system for grant evaluation purposes ● Attends staff meetings and promotes a team environment ● Positively represents the Gingerbread House Bossier/Caddo Children’s Advocacy Center in community activities ● Makes recommendations to the Executive Director regarding program status, development, and improvements Other ● Maintains and expands skill level and relevant knowledge base through supervision, case review, research, and professional growth ● Helps with fundraisers and special events ● Helps keep the Center clean and organized ● OTHER DUTIES, TASKS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Salary Package: ● Commensurate with experience, Range: $35,000-$50,000 ● Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance paid for by Agency ● Retirement Benefits with Employer Contribution ● Generous Paid Leave and Holidays ● Friday hours finish at 12:30 p.m. ● Agency will cover the cost of the required 1-week national training, including all travel- related expenses ● Agency will provide training on-site and through collaboration with other community agencies ● Agency will allow for attendance, at a minimum, of one nationally recognized conference per year |
