Employment

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Social Services or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in volunteer management.
• Prior Case Management and/or marketing experience a plus.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours.
• The ability to handle highly sensitive issues a must.

Organizational Relationships and General Description

• Reports to CASA Coordinator
• Supervises Volunteers for CASA program
• Interacts with entire Twin Cedars Staff

Description of Key Responsibilities

1. Responsible for volunteer recruitment and retention

• Enters volunteer information in data base for reporting and statistical accountability and grant reporting.
• Must recruit and retain a constant volunteer base of 20-30 volunteers and child cases.
• Coordinates cases and volunteers with Volunteer Coordinator and makes assignments.

2. Conducts volunteer training.

• Ensures that volunteers complete required training hours and documents.
• Maintains volunteer training files.
• Participates in conducting volunteer training sessions as scheduled.
• Ensures background screens are completed on prospective volunteers and documented in chart.

3. Responsible for coordination and supervision of all volunteer efforts.

•  Coordinates and assigns volunteer cases.
• Provides monthly contact or supervision of volunteer activity.
• Ensures each assigned case is covered by volunteers or staff.
• Monitors volunteer relationships with clients.
• Maintains accurate records of volunteer hours to use for grant reporting purposes

4. Coordinates referrals from DFCS/Juvenile Court.

• Coordinates Appointment Orders of volunteers with Juvenile Court.
• Coordinates with DFCS staff as needed on behalf of the program and volunteers

5. Reviews and edits Volunteer’s court reports to ensure accuracy and content

• Reviews, edits and corrects Volunteer court and panel reports for accuracy and content.
• Submits reports to the court, DFCS and attorneys.
• Attends court and panel hearings with Volunteer or represents
• Volunteer if not present.

6. Provides information for monthly CASA e-news letter for volunteers & stakeholders to stay aware of program activity and community outreach.

• Provides input on monthly e-newsletter and nominates candidate for Volunteer of the month.

7. Maintains confidential files for Volunteers and children.

• Maintain volunteer and child charts in accordance with National and State CASA standards.
• Secures files nightly.

8. Coordinates and collaborates with all CASA and Twin Cedars staff to accomplish programmatic goals.

• Assists with volunteer recognition, retention and special events.
• Assists with resource development and public awareness events.
• Assists in grant writing by providing statistical data, planning and proof reading.

For more information, please contact Keagan Clark, Program Coordinator, at kclark@twincedars.org or at 706-327-9612 ext.1510.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology or other social services field and two years’ experience in social services working with children and families OR Master’s degree in social services field and one year of related work experience.  Foster care system and/or mental health work experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provides comprehensive case coordination for children diagnosed with a range of behavioral health, developmental and medical diagnoses who are placed in therapeutic foster homes.
2. Takes primary responsibility for overseeing that children’s emotional and mental health needs are being met in the TFC program.
3. Provides regular technical assistance and support to the Therapeutic Foster Parents in the implementation of the Master Service Plan.
4. Provides support to the birth families for children served.
5. Acts as a liaison to community and advocate for provision of services for children.
6. Provides crisis intervention services and emergency on-call support.
7. Responsible for documentation, filing and maintenance of child records in accordance with TCYFS policy, licensing and funding source requirements.
8. Processes client and foster parent-related data for financial purposes.
9. Completes new admission intakes and placement move processes as assigned,
10. Participates in problem-solving and incident management for TFC program.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age
• High School Diploma/GED
• One year of experience working directly with adolescents preferred
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Description of Key Responsibilities

• Supervises residents and ensures that appropriate rules and regulations are followed during on/off campus activities.
• Manages resident’s behavior that is consistent with Mindset, the merit system, residential service plans and safety plans.
• Accurately and promptly documents residents’ daily activities including allegations of abuse and neglect.
• Teaches independent living skills: housekeeping, proper manners, personal hygiene, dressing appropriately.
• Supports the philosophy that promotes strength-based, family and community-focused activities.
• Accurately dispenses monitors and records medication to residents.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Note: All applicants are subject to background and drug screening

Qualifications
A. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services
B. Two years experience working with children/adolescents
C. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner.
D. Desirable to have a keen understanding of positive peer culture and/or
has worked in an agency that utilizes this method, and is able to demonstrate
these techniques

Key Responsibilities
1. Case Management.
2. Facilitates development of residential service plans.
3. Ensures medical needs of clients are met.
4. Participates with on-call schedule.
5. Supports the philosophy that promotes strength-based, community-based and
family-focused activities.
6. Maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers, clients, families
and other agencies in the performance of services and organizational
responsibilities.
7. Conducts Quarterly Internal review/audit of AESH RBWO charts as
required.
8. Promotes placement stability and permanency through case management and
child visits (DFCS youth).
9.  MAAC weekly reports.
10. Adheres to all PREA standards.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology or other social services field plus two years of social services experience working with children and families; or master’s degree in social services field and one year of related experience.   Foster care system and/or mental health experience preferred.

 Organizational Relationships

Reports to the TFC Supervisor.

May report to or work in partnership with TFC Director or other program supervisors as needed.

Works within a team approach with other TFC staff.

Works in partnership with resource development staff.

III.        Description of Key Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive case coordination for children diagnosed with a range of behavioral health, developmental and medical diagnoses who are placed in therapeutic foster homes.

• Visits with children and therapeutic foster parents, spending time alone with children during visits to monitor child progress, to assess for risk and to allow child opportunities to communicate special concerns. Frequency of visits is determined by the level of need and are a minimum of every other week or weekly.  Visit frequency may be more frequent in special circumstances.
• Visits children’s school and mental health appointments to interact and collaborate with other professionals serving children.
• Ensures the goals and objectives of the child’s Master Service Plan are implemented as planned.
• Monitors children to ensure that health, educational, social, physical and emotional needs are being met.
• Ensures provision of children’s services provided by the foster parent promote the health, safety and well-being of the foster child.
• Observes and reports the foster parent’s compliance with program operating procedures to supervisor.

2. Takes primary responsibility for overseeing that children’s emotional and mental health needs are being met in the therapeutic program.

• Development of each child’s written initial and comprehensive Master Service Plan and regularly scheduled plan reviews.
• Organizes and conducts formal treatment team meetings to develop the initial Master Service Plan and holds meetings to update plans every six months or more often as needed. Conduct quarterly desk reviews at the midpoint between meetings.
• Provides guidance for and documents the use of interventions for targeted behaviors developed through the service planning process and the child’s progress toward goals and objectives of the plan.
• Coordinates all mental health and medical services and consults regularly with all service providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensures a child’s educational needs are met. Makes referrals for special education services, attends meetings, maintains contact with school counselors and/or teachers and monitors the child’s educational progress.
• Provides a minimum of two educational support activities per month for each child served.
• Ensure teenaged children participate in Independent Living Program (ILP) activities. Conducts Independent Living Skills assessments for teenaged children, develops ILP plans and monitors/documents progress on ILP goals.

3. Provides regular technical assistance and support to the Therapeutic Foster Parents in the implementation of the Master Service Plan.

• Provides strategies for goal setting, behavior management interventions.
• Offers emotional support and relationship building, shares information and training to enhance professional development and observation/assessment of family interactions and stress.
• Assists in foster parent training.
• Arranges respite breaks for foster parents and completes respite packages to document activity.
• Transports children as needed.

4. Provides support for the birth families for children served.

• Enhances child’s relationships with birth family members as needed through a coordinated effort with the referring agency and in accordance with the child’s Master Service Plan.
• Documents contacts with birth family in contact notes and monthly summary reports.

5. Acts as a liaison to the community and advocate for provision of services for children.

• Determines through a thorough assessment of child’s needs relevant community resources to meet objectives of the service plan.
• Attends courts hearings, panel reviews, school meetings and clinical reviews as needed or directed.
• Connects foster parents to resources and monitors provision of services referred to for child’s benefit in accordance with objectives on the child’s service plan.

6. Provides crisis intervention services and emergency on-call support.

• Intervenes directly to help resolve crisis situations, provide support to foster parents and children and coordinates emergency response as needed.
• Responds to crisis calls by phone immediately and in-person as needed.
• Reports all crisis calls to supervisory staff and follows directives for intervention and crisis management.
• Consults with supervisor and treatment team in determining need for more restrictive environment, such as a hospital, when child may be danger to self or others.
• Rotates emergency on-call 24/7 responsibility with other professional staff to cover any crisis within program.

7. Responsible for documentation, filing and maintenance of child records in accordance with TCYFS policy, licensing and funding source requirements.

• Documents contacts with children and ancillary sources within 72 hours. Including electronic documentation and paper file documentation.
• Ensures medical, dental, and therapy progress notes are up to date by filing all documents by the 10^th of each month for the prior month.
• Writes monthly progress reports and submits to referring agency by the 10^th of each month for the prior.
• Writes incident reports as required for licensing, funding sources and TCYFS for serious incidents and significant events. Documents all incidents electronically and/or in writing as required and within 24 hours of incident.
• Responsible for accurate and timely input of required data for Performance Based Contracting into GA Score system for all assigned cases.

8. Processes client and foster parent-related data for financial purposes.

• Completes respite report for each respite occurence and submits to supervisor by an established monthly deadline.
• Submits Resident Change Sheets for all placement moves, funding changes, discharges and other reportable changes within 24 hours of occurrence.
• Completes applications, gathers supporting documentation and uploads or submits application packages for funding through the RBWO, MAAC or other fund sources as assigned.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

•  21 years of age
•  High School Diploma/GED
•  Two year’s experience working with adolescents, preferably in a group setting
•  Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Description of Key Responsibilities

1. Supervises residents and ensures that appropriate rules and regulations are followed during on/off campus activities.
2. Manages residents’ behavior that is consistent with Mindset, the merit system, residential service and safety plans.
3. Accurately and promptly documents residents’ daily activities including allegations of abuse and neglect.
4. Teaches independent living skills: housekeeping, proper manners, personal hygiene, dressing appropriately.
5. Supports the philosophy that promotes strength-based, family and community-focused activities.
6. Adheres to all PREA standards.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/M.Ed/Ed.S degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience preferred.
• Must hold valid State of Georgia Teaching Certificate for Media Specialist.
• Ability to work well with others, communicate effectively (both written and verbal).
• Act as an adovcate for the Agency’s prgram , the education profession and quality child care treatment.
• Adhere to and uphold the highest standards in techniques, theory, and practice quality educational programming for ‘at risk’ youth.

Key Responsibilities 

1.  Provides Media Center services to students and staff.
2.  Monitors students who are not performing.
3.  Maintains complete and accurate documentation related to the learning process.
4. Develops/implements classroom discipline/behavior management strategies, including positive peer culture.
5. Supports the philosophy that supports strength-based, family, and community focused activities.
6.  Reports any unprofessional behavior to supervisor immediately.
7.  Provides assistance and input in school improvement plan, DOE, and accreditation plans.
8.  Participates in the development of service plans.
9.  Provides assistance in maintaining accreditation.
10.  Oversees Infinite Campus system for Ault Academy.
11.  Assists Education Coordinator with maintaining student files/records.
12. Assists Education Coordinator with data requests; maintains current database.

1. Qualifications
   1. Bachelor’s degree in social services
   2. Two years’ experience working with children/adolescents
   3. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner.
   4. Desirable to have a keen understanding of positive peer culture and/or

has worked in an agency that utilizes this method, and is able to demonstrate these techniques

1. Organizational Relationships and General Description

1. Works under the direct supervision of the Program Director.
2. Works closely with all departments and stakeholders.

III.        Description of Key Responsibilities

1. Case Management.

• Prepares and maintains a permanent and organized filing system of clients’ case records per TCYFS, COA, DJJ, MAAC, ORCC, and DHS regulations. Files are regularly updated with required information.
• Files progress notes and other documents within 14 days of receipt unless documents have been revised and/or removed from files, and then within 24 hours.
• Communicates with Residential Placement Specialists, MAAC representative, any placing agency contacts, case managers, parents/guardians, and family members effectively.
• Ensures that the admission packet is completed at the time of admission, along with the Admission Coordinator.
• Ensure DJJ & DFCS summaries are completed by the 10^th of each month.
• Ensures that Discharge Statements are completed (on Kaleidacare) and signed.
• Ensures that Discharge Summaries are completed and signed within fourteen days of discharge.
• Ensure that clients’ clothing needs are met and billing followed by policy and procedure.
• Attends and actively participates in DJJ utilization reviews
• Complies with GA Score case management requirements.
• Enter client/family data
• Shines ID number
• EPSDOT appointment
• FTM appointment
• School attendance, Academic Supports
• D/C information
• Monthly face-to-face contacts
• Ensures ACLSA are completed at designated intervals.
• Submit ILP reports to ILP Coordinator by 10^th of each month.

2. Facilitates development of residential service plans.

• Completes 30-day assessment.
• Utilizes intake information, 30-day assessment, psychiatric evaluation and staff/resident input to complete service plan for residents on caseload.
• Incorporates ACLSA identified problems into service plans.
• Ensure all required signatures are obtained.
• Ensures service plans are reviewed “as needed” or at least every 3 months.
• Attend weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and daily BIC meetings to discuss clients.

3. Ensures medical needs of clients are met.

• Sets up medical chart at admission.
• Doctors’ appointments scheduled per regulations and transportation coordinated.
• Ensures medical forms (consult forms, etc.) are completed and filed.
• Orders/reorders prescribed medications.

4. Participates with on-call schedule.

• Respond within ten (10) minutes and document every call immediately.
• Help as needed.
• Completes documentation/charting per TCYFS policies and procedures.

5. Supports the philosophy that promotes strength-based, community-based and family-focused activities.

• Models support and implement the philosophy in development of service plans and various activities/events.

6. Maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers, clients, families

and other agencies in the performance of services and organizational responsibilities.

• Follows TCYFS, Inc., Customer Pledge.
• Follows TCYFS, Inc. Code of Ethics.
• Supports programmatic team decisions when communicating with co-workers, clients, families, and other agencies.
• Reports any unprofessional behavior of coworkers with residents to supervisor immediately.

7. Conducts Quarterly Internal review/audit of AESH RBWO charts as                                 required.

• Schedules an audit with the coordinator of the program you are auditing during the months of January, April, July and October.
• Completes audit tool(s) of charts audited.
• Copies all completed audit tool(s) and submits a copy to the Program Coordinator and PQI Director by the 8^th of the next month.
• Documents noticeable concerns and/or recommendations and submits to PQI Director by the 8^th of the next month.

8. Promotes placement stability and permanency through case management and child visits (DFCS youth).

• Have 2 face-to-face visits every month with every child.
• Focus on case planning goals related to safety, permanency or well-being.
• Submit required documentation of visits within 72 hours to DFCS caseworker.

9. MAAC weekly reports.

• Provides written updates on MAAC residents.
• Provides MAAC weekly reports to the Admissions Director by noon on Tuesday.
• Use format provided by Admissions Director.

10. Adheres to all PREA standards.

• Reviews brochure/expatiations with new residents within 72 hours.
• Help youth understand expectations and know ways to report.
• Participates in any PREA training.
• Encourages youth to participate in treatment so PREA risk can be reduced/eliminated.

1. Qualifications
2. High School Diploma/GED preferred.
3. One (1) year of directly related experience required, preferably in an institutional setting.
4. Organizational Relationships
5. Reports to the Food Service Supervisor and in his/her absence Food Service Coordinator.
6. Interacts with all staff and residents.

III.        Description of Key Responsibilities

General Summary: Under close supervision, prepares and cooks or assists in the cooking of food using specialized equipment.  Serves and distributes food.  Cleans kitchen, kitchen equipment, and cafeteria areas.  Performs inventory control duties.

Note: Some Food Service Employees may be required to work a flex schedule (evenings and/or weekends or serve as relief support staff).

5. Performs duties related to the cooking, preparation, and storage of food and beverage items following safe food handling practice.
6. Cooks and prepares food according to established procedures.
7. Meets pre-established preparation schedules routinely.
8. Maintains appropriate temperature of hot and cold foods prepared for serving.
9. Stores food according to proper temperature guidelines in the appropriate area.
10. Follows established menus and recipes.  Ensure menu changes are approved by Food Service Supervisor.
11. Completes all required documentation (i.e. refrigerator temps; food temps, meal/snacks count).
12. Performs duties related to the serving and distribution of food.
13. Prepares the serving line or table by setting up food and supplies in the correct area.
14. Sets up and removes food, beverages, and supplies for meetings and special occasions (board/committee meetings, graduations, etc.).
15. Assists residents by quickly and effectively serving food in a pleasant, courteous, and attractive manner.
16. Follows safe food handling procedures to help ensure the health and safety of residents, staff, and guests.
17. Follows approved portion control guidelines in a routine manner.
18. Replenishes food supplies and breaks down service area according to guidelines.
19. Places and removes condiments, napkins, and other items on/from tables as instructed.
20. Operates and maintains food service equipment and uses supplies appropriately.
21. Reports maintenance needs immediately to Food Service Supervisor.
22. Demonstrates cost awareness in the use of property and of supplies.
23. Operates and maintains equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and guidelines.
24. Maintains a safe, clean, and sanitary work environment.  Performs cleaning duties including washing and sanitizing pots, pans, dishes, utensils, etc.  Cleans tables and chairs.
25. Cleans kitchen equipment after use and prepares equipment for re-use by the time of the next shift.
26. Cleans counter tops, sinks, and floors after use and prepares for re-use according to established methods and procedures.
27. Demonstrates knowledge of proper cleaning methods and uses the correct chemicals.
28. Understands and demonstrates knowledge of sanitation and safety practices.
29. Effectively washes and scours all cooking utensils after each use.
30. Operates dishwashing equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and established guidelines.
31. Keeps the door closed to kitchen during serving times.
32. Ensures all sharps/knives and cleaning supplies are kept locked up when not in use.
33. Performs inventory control duties.
34. Properly store food and food service items.  Ensure refrigerated/frozen items are stored properly.
35. Ensures the date received is recorded on cans or cases.  Rotates stock according to the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
36. Completes Daily Summary of Foods Used form accurately and submits to Food Service Supervisor at the end of the shift.

Qualifications

•         21 years of age
•             High School Diploma/GED
•             One year of experience working directly with adolescents preferred
•             Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Description of Key Responsibilities

1. Supervises residents and ensures that appropriate rules and regulations are followed during on/off campus activities.
2. Manages resident’s behavior that is consistent with Mindset, the merit system, residential service plans and safety plans.
3. Accurately and promptly documents residents’ daily activities including allegations of abuse and neglect.
4. Teaches independent living skills: housekeeping, proper manners, personal hygiene, dressing appropriately.
5. Supports the philosophy that promotes strength-based, family and community-focused activities.
6. Accurately dispenses monitors and records medication to residents.
7. Other Duties as assigned.

Note: All applicants are subject to background and drug screening

3. Accurately and promptly documents residents’ daily activities including allegations of abuse and neglect.
4. Teaches independent living skills: housekeeping, proper manners, personal hygiene, dressing appropriately.
5. Supports the philosophy that promotes strength-based, family and community-focused activities.
6. Adheres to all PREA standards.
7. Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED requires; post-secondary vocational training desired
• Two (2) years relevant general building repair and maintenance experience required

Organizational Relationships and General Description

• Reports to Assistant Program Director and Maintenance Supervisor
• Interacts with contractors, visitors and staff

Description of Key Responsibilities

•  Under close to general supervision, performs simple construction, repairs and preventive maintenance to buildings and related fixtures, hardware, equipment, devices and vehicles. Drives company vehicle to pick up required parts and supplies. Performs assigned grounds maintenance duties.

1. Performs simple carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and preventive maintenance tasks. Completes simple renovation and construction projects.
2. Maintains fire safety and security systems. Inspects fire safety and security systems on a routine basis. Oversees inspection, maintenance and repair of fire and security systems by licensed contractors.
3. Uses and maintains tools, supplies, materials and equipment in a secure, safe, clean and orderly manner.
4. Responds to routine and emergency requests for repairs and maintenance. Addresses Maintenance Requests within established standard of promptness. Contacts Assistant Director or Maintenance Supervisor regarding emergency situations according to established protocol. Procures required parts and supplies at selected vendors. Submits receipts to Administrative Assistant and/or Finance within established timeframes.
5. Maintains required records and logs.
6. Performs simple vehicle maintenance on agency vehicles. Conducts regular PM check on assigned vehicles. Maintains required vehicle inspection records and mileage logs.
7. Follows all safety policies.
8. Oversees contracted grounds maintenance and janitorial services at assigned facility.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology or other social services field plus two years’ experience in social services working with children and families OR Master’s degree in social services field and one year of related work experience.  Foster care system and/or mental health work experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provides comprehensive case coordination for children diagnosed with a range of behavioral health, developmental and medical diagnoses who are placed in therapeutic foster homes.
2. Takes primary responsibility for overseeing that children’s emotional and mental health needs are being met in the TFC program.
3. Provides regular technical assistance and support to the Therapeutic Foster Parents in the implementation of the Master Service Plan.
4. Provides support to the birth families for children served.
5. Acts as a liaison to community and advocate for provision of services for children.
6. Provides crisis intervention services and emergency on-call support.
7. Responsible for documentation, filing and maintenance of child records in accordance with TCYFS policy, licensing and funding source requirements.
8. Processes client and foster parent-related data for financial purposes.
9. Completes new admission intakes and placement move processes as assigned,
10. Participates in problem-solving and incident management for TFC program.

1. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years’ experience in a social services field
• Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred
• Prior case management and child welfare preferred
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours
• Working knowledge of community resources and ability to make appropriate individualized referrals to meet client’s needs
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team to provide a trauma-informed approach
• Demonstrates knowledge of the psychological and emotional forces affecting survivors of abuse/neglect
• Complete Forensic Interviewing of Children through the National Child Advocacy Center required within first 6 months of employment

1. Organizational Relationships and General Description

• Reports to Program Coordinator
• Responsible for participating in on-call rotations
• Manages day-to-day activities of the Forensic Interview Program
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team composed of members from: the Department of Human Resources, local, state, and federal law enforcement, members from the 5^th and 37^th judicial circuits, medical and mental health professionals, and intensive in-home service professionals
• Interacts with all Twin Cedars Youth Services (TCYS) staff

III.        Description of Key Responsibilities

 Provide initial crisis interviews and support with non-offending caregivers

• Establish a trusting relationship with at-risk families by initiating and maintaining regularly scheduled client contact
• Conducts needs assessments with non-offending caregivers
• Works closely with in-house therapist to link families with mental health services
• Educates caregivers on victims’ rights and provides information regarding the Multi-Disciplinary team process
• Assist caregivers in developing practical strategies to protect the child and themselves
• Assists with sexual assault examinations on an as needed basis
• If applicable, serves as an in-house interpreter for CAC clients
• Provides follow-up case management services to Family Advocacy clients
  • Acts as a liaison between families and other community agencies by making referrals and providing information when needed
  • Organize and promote the parent support group for non-offending caregivers
  • Provides psychoeducation regarding trauma, the impact of trauma, sexual and physical abuse to caregivers as needed
  • Maintains accurate files on all clients served through the Family Advocacy Program to include follow-up call/attempts, referrals provided, caregiver summaries, and measurable outcomes
  • Follow up with families after they visit the center to facilitate referrals, answer questions, convey information, and provide on-going case management throughout the investigation and prosecution of the case
  • Assist caregivers with Alabama Crime Victim’s Compensation Commission Applications
  • Maintains daily log of work activities and submits time and effort reports to the Program Coordinator
  • Provides support to the non-offending caregiver and works with the multi-disciplinary team to track cases from the initial forensic interview until the case is closed at the case review meeting
• Serves on respective CAC multi-disciplinary teams during case review process representing the “family advocacy” discipline.
  • Represents the concerns of the non-offending caregiver during case review meetings
  • Collaborate with the Victim Service Officers to effectively meet the needs of families on cases that have been referred for prosecution
  • Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with community partners
  • Actively participates in Lee (37th Judicial Circuit) and Macon (5th Judicial Circuit) county case review meetings
  • Works closely with other members of CAC inter-disciplinary team to review safety goals and objectives, evaluate effectiveness of intervention strategies, and track client progress
  • Serves as primary point of contact for non-offending caregivers to provide updates related to the investigation and prosecution of the case
• Conducts initial and follow-up interviews for victims referred by DHR and Law Enforcement
  • Conducts sensitive and thorough forensic interviews on children and adolescents who may be victims or witnesses to a crime
  • Responsible for forensic interview documentation including digital recording, note taking, and data entry
  • Consults with investigative team members before forensic interviews to gather relevant information related to the allegations/investigation
  • Work closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement and DHR in the scheduling of forensic interviews and SANE Exams. Strictly adheres to evidentiary chain of custody.
  • Provide expert testimony in judicial proceedings.
• Actively participates in on-going Program Development
  • Responsible for the development and administration of evaluation procedures and instruments as necessary to ensure goals and objectives are being met
  • Assists in the training and supervision of interns
  • Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure they meet National and State standards
  • Actively seeks out new research related to Forensic Interview and Family Advocacy best practices
  • Attends a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education on Child Advocacy related topics
  • Actively participates in quarterly peer review meetings
• Provide Community Education/Outreach
• Conducts presentations on topics related to: Mandatory Reporting, Child Maltreatment, Shaken Baby Syndrome, CAC Overview, CAC Orientation, and others as requested
• Serve as a CAC representative for Lee and Macon county Children’s Policy Council meetings
• Conducts speaking engagements to educate community members of the mission/vision of the CAC
• Attends community outreach events to educate and increase community engagement
• Assists in the planning of Lunch & Learns and Parenting Workshops
• Actively assists with all CAC fundraising efforts