Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Care House Advocate

Responsible for providing advocacy, referrals, and follow up for the children and families served at the Care House, Montgomery County Child Advocacy Center. Coordinate the case intake process and maintains case data in the case tracking system. Collaborates with the partnering and community agencies and their representatives on the multidisciplinary team. Provides case intake and coordination for families and/or referring multidisciplinary team members.

Completes mandatory and service referrals for children and families in a timely manner. Assists in maintaining the center's case tracking system to produce statistical reports to reflect accountabilities. Responsible for coordination, scheduling, and conducting of forensic interviews. Develops and maintains relationships with community and partnering agencies for resource development and coordination of victim services. Collaborates with partner agencies to define and communicate the mission of CARE House.

Administers surveys to families and works closely with the Director in ensuring that the policies and procedures of CARE House adhere to "best practice" standards.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelors Degree in Social Work or other related field is required
• Experience:
  
  1-2 years experience working with child welfare preferred