Family Advocacy Clinician I FSN Family Coach

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Provides general child and family advocacy, interventions, counseling support, and prevention services, as a part of a multidisciplinary team, for individuals and families at The Center For Family Safety and Healing.

Requirements

• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Child Development, or related field, required.
• Working knowledge of relevant federal and state legislation and regulations and local county-specific policies.
• Understanding of mandated reporting laws.
• Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant community resources and systems.
• Working knowledge of interpersonal family violence and human development.
• Ability to manage mental healthcare for children and families and provide family violence intervention.
• Crisis intervention skills including suicide assessment and response.
• Two years of experience in social services, or related field, with an emphasis on trauma, preferred.

Nice To Haves

• State of Ohio licensure in social work or counseling (LSW, PC), preferred.
• Experience working with sexual victimization or domestic violence victims, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advocates for children and their families, connecting them with the appropriate resources for their situation and assisting with coordination.
• Collaborates with families to develop service plans that incorporate their strengths, visions, goals, and priorities.
• Completes all required documentation and paperwork requirements in a competent, legible, and timely manner consistent with legal and agency policy or program mandates.
• Educates families on expected developmental milestones for their child and routine medical and health services.
• Ensures confidentiality of clients and complies with related hospital policies, federal and state regulations, and established program guidlines.
• Implements appropriate interventions and services to families, providing education, support, and problem solving.
• Utilizes appropriate developmental screening and assessment techniques.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees