Bilingual Family Advocate

Bilingual Family Advocate Midland Rape Crisis and Children's Advocacy Center
• Midland, TX, United States

Under the direction of the Family Advocacy Program Director, the Bilingual Family Advocate has primary responsibility for providing victim advocacy, accompaniment, follow‑up, information/referral, and support services to primary and secondary victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and other crimes against children, as well as to their non‑offending family members. Participate in community interactions which promote visibility and awareness of the programs and services of the Midland Rape Crisis and Children's Advocacy Center (MRCCAC).

Understand the purpose and function of the MRCCAC and is knowledgeable of all existing policies and procedures. This position will travel between MRCCAC satellite offices in Midland, Andrews, and Howard counties.

• Provide emotional support, advocacy, guidance, and resource coordination for child victims of abuse and their non‑offending family members from the first contact through the healing and legal process with compassion and clarity.
• Assess the needs of children and families and provide appropriate referrals.
• Provide liaison and follow‑up services between families and investigators or outside resources.
• Provide comprehensive case management to caregivers and victims throughout the life of the case.
• Inform clients of their rights, Victim's Compensation Act, Texas VINE, privileges, and rules of confidentiality. Assist clients in completing and submitting Crime Victim's Compensation forms.
• Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and accompaniment at the hospital, law enforcement agencies, and District Attorney's Office.
• Work after hours as needed when volunteers are unavailable or request assistance.

• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT) in Midland, Andrews, and Big Spring.
• Make any necessary recommendations regarding needed follow‑up for the child and the family.
• Participate and/or facilitate child MDT meetings in Midland, Andrews, and Big Spring.
• Liaison between Law Enforcement, District Attorney, County Attorney, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Midland Memorial Hospital, MRCCAC Therapists, and other community agencies as needed. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

• Document thoroughly to maintain case files, statistical reports, etc. and input appropriate information into program databases.
• Attend MDT meetings in Midland, Andrews, and Big Spring;
  Victim's Coalition meetings; agency staffing meetings; CAC Program staffing meetings; and personal supervision meetings.
• Attend other meetings and in‑services, professional training, and conferences as self‑directed or requested by FA Program Director or Executive Director.
• Participate in improved collaboration efforts with community agencies.
• Work with the FA Program Director to develop and carry out evaluation procedures.
• Assist the FA Program Director/MRCCAC Board in fundraising efforts as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by the FA Program Director or Executive Director.

A baccalaureate degree is required in social work or a related field which relates to the mission and objectives of the Midland Rape Crisis and Children's Advocacy Center.

• Must be bilingual, Spanish required.
• Understanding of trauma and child sexual abuse.
• Understanding of the law and the legal system, and implications related to child abuse investigations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse professionals from child protection, law enforcement, court systems and related community services.
• Experience in needs assessment of victims and families and identification of appropriate referrals.
• Ability to effectively organize a variety of tasks and deal with a wide variety of people.
• Proven ability to work with all victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse, and child abuse without bias or prejudice regarding prostitution, drug abuse, abortion, use of alcohol, differences in abilities, age, race, color, sexual…