Employment

Qualifications
A. 21 Years of age
B. High School Diploma
C. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
D. Two years working with adolescents, preferably in a group setting
E. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
F. Possess a Valid Driver’s License.

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 PBIS, Mindset, the movement to improve the incentive 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. Adheres to all PREA standards.
7. Other Duties as assigned.

I. Qualifications
A. M.S.W./M.A./M.S./M.H.S./M.ED/M.F.T. Degree with a major in the field of Human Services; NBCC or LPC preferred. Must obtain license within three (3) years of hire.
B. One (1) year or more directly related experience working with children/adolescents/families in a clinical setting.
C. Solution focused and crisis intervention skills, a must.
D. Ability to community verbally and in writing.

II. Organizational Relationships
A. The Therapist works under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator.
B. The therapist must maintain on-going training and continuing education credits.
C. The therapist must attend all agency-wide in-service training requirements.
D. Help train all Volunteers & Interns.

III. Description of Key Responsibilities
A. Provides solution focused psycho-educational support services (BASIC body safety and education strategies) for children/adolescents as assigned by Program Coordinator.
1. Conducts initial intake assessment of child/adolescent and parent(s)/caregiver(s) to obtain history, medical background, and mental health status of child/adolescent.
2. Applies knowledge of trauma and the impact of trauma on the development of children/adolescents.
3. Applies knowledge of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for identifying basic coping strategies.
4. Provides situational crisis counseling and de-briefing strategies to child victims of abuse and witness to violent crime.
5. Provide caregiver education and crisis intervention
6. Increase caregiver knowledge and coping skills for child victims.
7. Responsible for meeting with Victim Advocate directly after identifying need for support services to assess level of expertise required.
8. Responsible for maintaining a schedule that is conducive to clients’ needs.

B. Facilitates community-based activities, MDT stakeholder education and victim outreach services.
1. Is responsible for actively participating in any Community Awareness Events.
2. Provides stakeholders with a more depth understand and awareness of the trauma and its effect on child development.
3. Conducts educational seminars about child trauma and therapeutic intervention.
4. Provides community/stakeholder education as requested.
5. Teamwork-encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust and group identity, fosters commitment and team spirit; works cooperatively with others to achieve goals.

C. Maintains required confidential documentation
1. Keeps up to date case files and progress notes on all clients.
2. Ensure counseling information is updated in the case tracking system.
3. Participates in staff meetings, MDT meetings, and other meetings assigned.
4. Provides DFCS and Law Enforcement with updated client information
5. Stays up-to-date on the latest research and information for working with traumatized child/adolescents victims by attending workshops, conferences and/or trainings.
6. Provides HIPPA forms and gets all signed consent forms
7. Follows up with caregivers to provide additional information referral resources

D. Facilitates groups for teens and other special populations, multi-family and family support for clients and family members as requested by the Program Coordinator.
1. Facilitates trauma-informed support groups to victims and non-offending caregivers
2. Facilitates individual, multi-family and family supportive sessions for clients affected by child sexual and physical abuse.
3. Ensures Treatment Plan is followed.

E. Additional responsibilities:
1. As assigned by Program Coordinator

Purpose:

To provide Forensic Medical Examinations and Evaluations to child abuse victims. This on-call position ensures that 24-hour coverage is available to child abuse survivors and they receive prompt and effective treatment. This will include a forensic medical exam, referral for prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, photographic documentation, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support and participation in legal proceedings.

Qualifications

• Is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of three years of nursing experience or an Associate’s Degree with three years of nursing experience.
• Completion of a 40 hour Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program in accordance with the IAFN and Georgia Board of Nursing OR completion of training within three months of hire.
• Highly organized individual who is able to perform duties in an efficient and methodical manner.
• Demonstrates ability to act in a professional manner at all times as a representative of the agency.
• Is compassionate and understands the importance of personal neutrality when working a case.
• Lives within 30 minutes driving distance to Children’s Tree house to provide sexual assault examinations and interface with key community stakeholders a must.
• The ability to handle highly sensitive issues a must. .
• Maintain malpractice insurance ($1,000,000/$3,000,000)
• Maintains current Georgia State License as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner. (Renewed Licenses must be presented to Program Coordinator annually.)
• Maintains current certification in CPR for Healthcare Providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures that survivors receive prompt, proper, and effective treatment through the in-house Forensic Medical Examination clinic.
• Perform a complete physical and forensic evidence collection examination including head-to-toe assessment for trauma, detailed genital examination, forensic specimen collection and documentation, including photography.
• Maintain chain of custody for collected forensic evidence.
• Promotes Forensic Medical Program to law enforcement, the Department of Family and Children’s Services, the District Attorney’s Office and local Emergency Departments through in-services and trainings, mailings, and phone contact.
• Collects evidence from sexual assault survivors as part of the sexual assault response team, provides prophylactic treatment following the established medical protocol and provides nursing care as regulated by the Georgia State Board of Nursing and SANE policies and procedures.
• Staff cases with Victim Advocates to refer to medical resources specific to case findings.
• Maintains accurate files on all clients served by SANE.
• Maintain professional standards that do not create conflict of interests with employment or patient care, including patient and medical record confidentiality while maintaining HIPAA and protocol standards.
• Completes quarterly and year-end reports to be submitted to funding sources.

Expectations
• Demonstrates knowledge of the psychological and emotional forces affecting survivors of sexual assault and their significant others.
• Demonstrates the ability to exercise sound judgment when evaluating situations and making independent decisions in a crisis filled atmosphere.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a knowledgeable manner.
• Is familiar with all materials and equipment required for procedures performed at SANE and adheres to all Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

The SANE may expect
• To receive ongoing training opportunities to ensure best practices are followed.
• To be considered a valued team member of the Multi-Disciplinary team representing the medical discipline.
• To be accompanied by a professional victim advocate when a forensic examination is performed and while she/he is on call.
• To have a nonjudgmental, open-door policy for addressing personal and professional issues related to SANE practice.
• To be provided with educational offerings within the SANE program in areas of interest and need.
• To have post-event counseling and debriefing available for law enforcement and team members.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Delivery or related field preferred.
Successful completion of CAC-endorsed forensic interviewing training a plus, but is a requirement once employed.
Proficiency in computer programs (Word, Excel and web based databases, etc.) a must.
Ability to interface with key community stakeholders a must.
The ability to handle highly sensitive issues and confidentiality a must.

Organizational Relationships and General Description
Reports to Assistant Program Coordinator (APC).
Provides direct forensic interview service to child victim.
Maintains on-call emergency contact information and system for after hour appointments
Interfaces with Human Service delivery providers within judicial circuit.
Interacts with all Twin Cedars Youth Services (TCYS) staff.

Key Responsibilities
• Conducts Forensic Interviews
• Conducts forensic interviews on children of all ages and developmentally delayed adults
• Assists stakeholders in the scheduling and coordination of forensic interviews
• Stays current on interviewing techniques
• Interactive participant in scheduled peer reviews (via in person and tele-mental health equipment)
• Staffs cases with stakeholders, CTH staff and receptive to feedback
• Prepares for expert testimony with the District Attorney’s office
• Interfaces with DFCS and law enforcement

• Coordinates victim outreach services for child victims served by CTH
• Develops and maintains local resource guide and informational packets to provide non-offending caregivers
• Greet consumers and ensures that victim’s rights are explained
• Conducts intake assessment with Non-Offending caregiver
• Ensures that all documentation is maintained and secured in a confidential manner
• Responsible for coordination of victim intake procedures
• Serves as point of contact for stakeholders and families for information and referral process
• Assisting victims served by law enforcement and prosecution in filling out necessary paperwork to ensure personal advocacy throughout the judicial process
• Conducts follow up case status check-ins with victims and other service providers either in-person or via telephone to ensure linkage with the Victim Assistance Program and the mental health service provider
• Distributes psycho-educational materials/resources to caregivers
• Conducts needs assessment with caregivers upon intake

• Responsible for medical accompaniment of victims throughout the sexual assault exam process.
• Responsible for all scheduling of sexual assault exams and notification of all relevant parties.
• Accompanies child throughout intake and the sexual assault exam process.

• Serves as primary records custodian for child victims served through the CAC.
• Makes copies of documentation and recordings for evidentiary purposes.
• Responsible for executing Evidence Release Forms in accordance with established chain of custody procedures.
• Maintains and keeps all victim files current.
• Provides opportunities for client feedback by administering client satisfaction surveys
• Assists client through final case disposition.
• Maintains contact with Victim’ Witness office for upcoming court proceedings
• Notifies staff of criminal justice support needs
• Provides court accompaniment for child victim and their family
• Serves as Forensic Interviewer representative on Multi-Disciplinary Team Case Review
• Interactive member on Team Case Review team
• Attends monthly meetings and provides required documentation
• Reports case status and progress information to the team

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Delivery or related field preferred.
Successful completion of CAC-endorsed forensic interviewing training a plus, but is a requirement once employed.
Proficiency in computer programs (Word, Excel and web based databases, etc.) a must.
Ability to interface with key community stakeholders a must.
The ability to handle highly sensitive issues and confidentiality a must.

Organizational Relationships and General Description
Reports to Assistant Program Coordinator (APC).
Provides direct forensic interview service to child victim.
Maintains on-call emergency contact information and system for after hour appointments
Interfaces with Human Service delivery providers within judicial circuit.
Interacts with all Twin Cedars Youth Services (TCYS) staff.

Key Responsibilities
• Conducts Forensic Interviews
• Conducts forensic interviews on children of all ages and developmentally delayed adults
• Assists stakeholders in the scheduling and coordination of forensic interviews
• Stays current on interviewing techniques
• Interactive participant in scheduled peer reviews (via in person and tele-mental health equipment)
• Staffs cases with stakeholders, CTH staff and receptive to feedback
• Prepares for expert testimony with the District Attorney’s office
• Interfaces with DFCS and law enforcement

• Coordinates victim outreach services for child victims served by CTH
• Develops and maintains local resource guide and informational packets to provide non-offending caregivers
• Greet consumers and ensures that victim’s rights are explained
• Conducts intake assessment with Non-Offending caregiver
• Ensures that all documentation is maintained and secured in a confidential manner
• Responsible for coordination of victim intake procedures
• Serves as point of contact for stakeholders and families for information and referral process
• Assisting victims served by law enforcement and prosecution in filling out necessary paperwork to ensure personal advocacy throughout the judicial process
• Conducts follow up case status check-ins with victims and other service providers either in-person or via telephone to ensure linkage with the Victim Assistance Program and the mental health service provider
• Distributes psycho-educational materials/resources to caregivers
• Conducts needs assessment with caregivers upon intake

• Responsible for medical accompaniment of victims throughout the sexual assault exam process.
• Responsible for all scheduling of sexual assault exams and notification of all relevant parties.
• Accompanies child throughout intake and the sexual assault exam process.

• Serves as primary records custodian for child victims served through the CAC.
• Makes copies of documentation and recordings for evidentiary purposes.
• Responsible for executing Evidence Release Forms in accordance with established chain of custody procedures.
• Maintains and keeps all victim files current.
• Provides opportunities for client feedback by administering client satisfaction surveys
• Assists client through final case disposition.
• Maintains contact with Victim’ Witness office for upcoming court proceedings
• Notifies staff of criminal justice support needs
• Provides court accompaniment for child victim and their family
• Serves as Forensic Interviewer representative on Multi-Disciplinary Team Case Review
• Interactive member on Team Case Review team
• Attends monthly meetings and provides required documentation
• Reports case status and progress information to the team

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services
• One (1) year experience working with children/adolescents
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner.
• 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

Organizational Relationships
• Works under the direct supervision of the Program Director.
• Works closely with all departments and stakeholders.

Description of Key Responsibilities
• Case Management.
• Participate with resident polygraphs.
• Participates with on-call schedule.
• Facilitates Residential Service Team meetings.
• Staffing or Service Plan Reviews.
• MAAC weekly reports.
• Conducts Quarterly Internal review/audit of AESH RBWO charts as required.
• Promotes placement stability and permanency through case management and child visits (DFCS youth).
• Facilitates development of residential service plans.
• Ensures medical needs of clients are met.

Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree preferred, or high school diploma and 3+ years of experience, with demonstrated ability to successfully execute fundraising projects.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in computer programs (Microsoft Office applications and web based databases, etc.).
• Experience with social media marketing desired.
• Strong organizational & project management skills, with an attitude of teamwork & attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage large amounts of data, contact lists and giving information.
• Self-starter with the ability to accomplish projects on time, with little supervision.
• The ability to travel periodically as needed to other cities served by TCYFS.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to the Director of Development and works in cooperation with the Development and Marketing team and Event Coordinator.
• Interfaces with donors, stakeholders, vendors and the larger communities served by TCYFS.
• Interacts with all TCYFS staff.
• Provides confidential and secure communication between the local TCYFS Programs, the Development Department & the Finance Department, as instructed.

Description of Key Responsibilities

•  EVENTS –
  – As a member of the Development team, serves as lead for special events in all communities served by Twin Cedars, from planning to completion.
  – Works closely with Event Coordinator and the Development Team to coordinate venue, vendors, collaterals, media, volunteer teams, and donor outreach.
  – Seeks event sponsorships from existing and new donors.
  – Promotes events to new audiences within the community.
• COMMUNITY OUTREACH –
  – Represents Twin Cedars in the community as needed.
  – Seeks speaking opportunities for Twin Cedars in the community
•  DONOR DEVELOPMENT –
  – Participates in the grant-writing process, in collaboration with the Development team.
  – Maintains and further develops existing funders and seeks to develop new funder relationships.
• MARKETING –
  – Writes press releases and media advisories; distributes them to appropriate media.
  – Serves as a content writer for collaterals, marketing efforts, annual report, fundraising campaigns, email campaigns, e-newsletters and letters to donors, etc.
  – Provides support as needed for social media marketing efforts.
• ADMINISTRATIVE –
  – Provides administrative support for all department tasks.
  – Maintains inventories of event supplies & marketing collaterals.
  – Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
21 years of age
High School Diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or related field preferred.

Description of Key Responsibilities
o Supervises residents and ensures that appropriate rules and regulations are followed during on/off campus activities.

o Manages residents behavior that is consistent with Mindset, the merit system, residential service plans and safety plans.

o Accurately and promptly documents residents daily activities.

o Accurately dispenses, monitors and records medications for the residents.

o Teaches independent living skills: housekeeping, proper manners, personal hygiene, dressing appropriately.

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

o Assists Cottage Supervisor with Programmatic needs.

Qualifications
A. 21 Years of age
B. High School Diploma
C. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
D. Two years working with adolescents, preferably in a group setting
E. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
F. Possess a Valid Driver’s License.

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 PBIS, Mindset, the movement to improve the incentive 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. Adheres to all PREA standards.
7. Other Duties as assigned.