Educator/Child Advocate

Mercy•Hot Springs, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the development and presentation of educational programs for all age levels within the service area of the Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center. This position is responsible for the recordkeeping responsibilities and reporting to the Director. Under general direction of the Mercy Child Advocacy Center Director, adhere to principles of Service Excellence and the Philosophy and Mission of Mercy Health Center in all aspects of job performance. Excellent organization and communication skills. Ability to work with many different professions. Previous experience in the area of child welfare preferred. Must have flexible nature. To reduce systematic trauma to children and their families. To advocate for successful case resolutions for children. To empower non-offending significant others. To influence institutions/others towards better treatment of child sexual abuse issues. The advocate is also responsible for maintaining contact with the child and family if possible. Supporting the child in court and logging information into the NCATrak database. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or BS in social work or related field
Excellent organization and communication skills.
Ability to work with many different professions.
Flexible nature.
Computer skills to include but not limited to: WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Printmaster, Adobe and etc.
Technology related to the use of projectors, video equipment and networking of systems to produce presentations.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule which will include evening presentations.
Valid Driver's License.
Background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the area of child welfare preferred.

Responsibilities

Development and presentation of educational programs for all age levels.
Recordkeeping responsibilities and reporting to the Director.
Adhere to principles of Service Excellence and the Philosophy and Mission of Mercy Health Center.
Reduce systematic trauma to children and their families.
Advocate for successful case resolutions for children.
Empower non-offending significant others.
Influence institutions/others towards better treatment of child sexual abuse issues.
Maintain contact with the child and family if possible.
Support the child in court.
Log information into the NCATrak database.
Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Maintain collaborative working relationships with Department of Human Services, State Police, Law Enforcement, and other child abuse agencies.