Family Advocate

Planned Parenthood CWNY • City of Rochester, NY

6m • $21 - $24

About The Position

Family AdvocateRochester, NY
Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY) protects and provides health care and education that empowers individuals and families. With respect. Without judgment. No matter what.

In support of PPCWNY’s mission, the Family Advocate provides support to families and child victims of sexual and physical abuse, including crisis intervention, follow-up counseling, advocacy, and referral services. This position will work collaboratively with community agencies to reduce systemic trauma to children and their families, and to advocate for successful case resolutions for children and to provide support/guidance to non-offending significant others. The home office for this position is mainly in Rochester but travel to all five counties is possible when on call.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess the following qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience):
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Health, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• 2 years of experience in a case management, victim advocacy, or counseling role
• Must be very organized with ability to handle multiple priorities
• Must be able to think critically while under stress
• Must have well-developed advocacy skills and a commitment to being victim focused
• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with ability to travel to multiple sites when needed
• Planned Parenthood seeks candidates who are proficient in two or more languages
• Possess sufficient mobility to perform the Essential Functions listed in this Job Description with or without an accommodation
• Ability to travel to all agency locations as assigned

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention and short-term counseling to primary and secondary child victims of sexual and child abuse and their families, in person and/or by phone
• Screens and coordinates incoming cases including introductions to Bivona Child Advocacy Center (BCAC) staff, reviewing procedures, and assistance completing forms
• Works collaboratively with community agencies to reduce systemic trauma to children and their families, to advocate for successful case resolutions for children, and to provide support/guidance to non-offending significant others
• Supports, advocates, and accompanies survivors and significant others during medical/forensic interviews, police and/or court proceedings
• Makes mandated child abuse reports to the local/state registry as appropriate
• Stays current on issues through training and reading topics relevant to Child Sexual Abuse
• Monitors case progress with Child Protective Services (CPS), law enforcement, and DA’s office
• Ensures proper documentation for all client/case records
• Participates in BCAC team meetings, case review, and fatality review as necessary
• Signs up for On Call shifts at a minimum of two shifts per month including one weeknight and one weekend 24-hour shift on a rotating basis with all staff, including holidays
• Shows respect to all internal and external customers for differences in backgrounds, lifestyles, viewpoints and needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• In addition to competitive compensation, PPCWNY offers an extensive benefits package with generous Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays, affordable medical, dental, and vision options, Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) with match, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees