Family Advocate
Job in
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 44101, USA
Listing for:
Canopy Child Advocacy Center
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
-
Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Crisis Counselor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reports to
:
Director of Family Services
Location
:
Child Advocacy Center/Community based settings
PURPOSE
The Child Advocacy Center Family Advocate assists juvenile victims of child abuse and their families who are referred to the CAC by providing a full range of services including assistance with crisis intervention, court support, case status, community referrals, community awareness, and performs related duties as required. CAC Family advocates serve children with Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB), human trafficking, physical, and sexual abuse by providing community-based support, referrals, and education about the investigative process, rights, and trauma to the juvenile's family.
The family advocate supports a family throughout a child sexual abuse investigation, intake through disposition.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Greet and orient the child/family to the Child Advocacy CenterProvide education/support regarding the investigative processes occurring within the judicial, medical, and child protective services realmsProvide education about the coordinated multidisciplinary responseProvide information to the non-offending caregivers regarding trauma and the impact of trauma on children and familiesAttends schedule staffing and/or multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetingsServe as the liaison between the family and the MDT, keeping the family updated on case statusProvide crisis intervention/supportIn conjunction with various members of the MDT, provide education on the dynamics of abuse, coping strategies, the effects of abuse on children and ways to help and support the childExplain the child's rights as a crime victim and, if needed, provide assistance in accessing/obtaining these rightsProvide court, medical, and/or legal education/support/accompanimentAssist the child/family in accessing therapy servicesProvide crisis intervention and emergency assistance to victims and their families by making immediate assessment of needs and makes referrals to other community resourcesWork with prosecutors and law enforcement to ensure juvenile victim's confidentiality is maintainedEducate law enforcement, prosecutors, and court staff on the needs of juvenile victims of crimeAssist guardians with applications for State Victim Assistance Compensation by obtaining the necessary information and documents, filling out and processing required paperwork, and following case through payment of bills;
Coordinate with victim service providers and the Ohio Attorney General's OfficeOrients victims to the criminal justice system by explaining procedural status of criminal proceedings or cases; provide court support to victimsInitiate case records and provides necessary documentation of case activities in a timely manner to the Justice Affairs ManagerAct as an advocate for juvenile victims to ensure their needs are addressed by the community and criminal justice system;
Confer with law enforcement and prosecutors on the status of cases;
Assist with preparation of temporary protection orders, reimbursement claims, and other processes designed to protect the rights of victimsProvide support to victims and family during interviews with law enforcement officers, attorneys, and court personnel.Provide victim with explanation of criminal justice system rightsProvide victims and family with follow-up contacts relating to a case status/disposition, information such as charges files, status of criminal proceedings, terms and conditions of probation, parole hearings, and release datePromote CAC through community meetingsMaintain positive working relationships internally and with assigned courts and team partnersServe children with PSB in providing medical and/or criminal justice education and supportADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Respect, understand, and promote CAC mission, values, and goalsAssume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed and directedREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in human service, child development, or related field and/or five years of relevant experienceMust have and maintain a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain appropriate insurance coverageMust maintain…
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