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Foothills Child Advocacy Center is seeking a part-time Family Advocate.
The Family Advocate provides victim advocacy and support services to the families of children who are alleged victims of criminal child maltreatment, including but not limited to sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and witness to domestic violence. The primary service area of this position includes the surrounding counties of Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Madison, and Nelson and other surrounding counties as possible. This position will travel with the forensic interviewer to provide victim advocacy and support services in Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, and Madison Counties. This position will also serve as a backup victim advocate for families from Charlottesville and Albemarle County.
The non-offending caretaker’s response to child sexual and physical abuse is the most important factor that will determine the psychological outcome for the child victim. The goals of this position in fulfilling the mission of Foothills Child Advocacy Center are to strengthen the role and responsibility of the non-offending caretaker to become a protective resource for the abused child.
This person provides trauma-informed crisis intervention on behalf of child victims and their non-offending caregivers, including assessment of risk and needs, trauma screenings, parent education, and safety and treatment planning; coordination of services including but not limited to medical and mental health referrals; and follow-up with the non-offending caretakers during the investigative and treatment process to ensure that their needs are being met. This person collaborates with the Center’s forensic interviewers and the counties’ child abuse Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) investigators to ensure that the best possible forensic assessment services are provided. This person also participates in the surrounding counties MDT meetings and maintains positive relationships with MDT members and agencies. This position shares responsibility for data entry/case tracking.
The Victim Advocate is a grant-funded, part-time, salaried position (24 hours a week) and reports directly to the Executive Director. If the person is a licensed mental health professional, there is a possibility that this position could be combined with the open Mental Health Clinician part-time position to become full-time. This ad and the job description is subject to change.
Qualified candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university; have at least two years of experience working with children and families; and be highly sensitive to the needs and welfare of children and caretakers who have experienced physical and/or sexual maltreatment. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of clients and may include evening hours, although rarely.
Preferred candidates will have at least one year of experience working in the field of child protection, child maltreatment, sexual assault, or with children and families who have experienced trauma. The ability to speak fluent Spanish is also a plus.
Foothills Child Advocacy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or military service. Foothills Child Advocacy Center is a family-friendly, trauma-informed employer.
Professionals who are interested in joining the Foothills team and assisting in these significant services should submit a letter of interest and professional resume by e-mail to cjphillips@foothillscac.org or via postal mail to Cathee Johnson Phillips, Foothills Child Advocacy Center, 1106 E. High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Include the position title, MDT/Family Services Coordinator, in the cover letter. Only qualified candidates will receive a response. Application deadline is Friday, July 5, 2019.
The Family Advocate provides victim advocacy and support services to the families of children who are alleged victims of criminal child maltreatment, including but not limited to sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and witness to domestic violence. The primary service area of this position includes the surrounding counties of Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Madison, and Nelson and other surrounding counties as possible. This position will travel with the forensic interviewer to provide victim advocacy and support services in Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, and Madison Counties. This position will also serve as a backup victim advocate for families from Charlottesville and Albemarle County.
The non-offending caretaker’s response to child sexual and physical abuse is the most important factor that will determine the psychological outcome for the child victim. The goals of this position in fulfilling the mission of Foothills Child Advocacy Center are to strengthen the role and responsibility of the non-offending caretaker to become a protective resource for the abused child.
This person provides trauma-informed crisis intervention on behalf of child victims and their non-offending caregivers, including assessment of risk and needs, trauma screenings, parent education, and safety and treatment planning; coordination of services including but not limited to medical and mental health referrals; and follow-up with the non-offending caretakers during the investigative and treatment process to ensure that their needs are being met. This person collaborates with the Center’s forensic interviewers and the counties’ child abuse Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) investigators to ensure that the best possible forensic assessment services are provided. This person also participates in the surrounding counties MDT meetings and maintains positive relationships with MDT members and agencies. This position shares responsibility for data entry/case tracking.
The Victim Advocate is a grant-funded, part-time, salaried position (24 hours a week) and reports directly to the Executive Director. If the person is a licensed mental health professional, there is a possibility that this position could be combined with the open Mental Health Clinician part-time position to become full-time. This ad and the job description is subject to change.
Qualified candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university; have at least two years of experience working with children and families; and be highly sensitive to the needs and welfare of children and caretakers who have experienced physical and/or sexual maltreatment. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of clients and may include evening hours, although rarely.
Preferred candidates will have at least one year of experience working in the field of child protection, child maltreatment, sexual assault, or with children and families who have experienced trauma. The ability to speak fluent Spanish is also a plus.
Foothills Child Advocacy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or military service. Foothills Child Advocacy Center is a family-friendly, trauma-informed employer.
Professionals who are interested in joining the Foothills team and assisting in these significant services should submit a letter of interest and professional resume by e-mail to cjphillips@foothillscac.org or via postal mail to Cathee Johnson Phillips, Foothills Child Advocacy Center, 1106 E. High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Include the position title, MDT/Family Services Coordinator, in the cover letter. Only qualified candidates will receive a response. Application deadline is Friday, July 5, 2019.
Medical Director for the UVA Child Advocacy and Protection Program
This position is with one of our partner organizations.
Download the announcement here.
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Children's Hospital is seeking candidates for a Pediatrician at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to serve at the Medical Director for the Child Advocacy and Protection Program. Our program is rapidly expanding and the incumbent will partner with regional providers, including Foothills Child Advocacy Center, to develop strong relationships to provide comprehensive medical care services to the child victims of abuse in our region. The incumbent will also provide telemedicine services to local and regional partners; medical exams/evaluations; emergency room and inpatient consults and will have an active role in teaching of medical students and residents.
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, must be board certified in Pediatrics and possess additional fellowship training or commensurate experience in Child Protection Pediatrics. Salary, rank, and tenure status are dependent upon qualifications and experience and are subject to the School of Medicine Promotion and Tenure guidelines.
The University of Virginia Medical Center and Children's Hospital are located adjacent to the main university grounds of the University of Virginia. The University of Virginia is annually ranked as one of the premier public institutions in the United States and is located in Charlottesville, a picturesque small, but cosmopolitan city that is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is invariably ranked as one of the best small cities in the United States.
To apply, visit https://jobs.virginia.edu and search on Posting Number 0615240. Complete a Candidate Profile online, attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.
For additional information about the position please contact: Amy Wrentmore, MD, via email at alw9q@virginia.edu
For further information regarding the application process, please contact, Greg Haskins via email at GPH3Z@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu or via telephone at (434) 924-2963.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
This position is with one of our partner organizations.
Download the announcement here.
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Children's Hospital is seeking candidates for a Pediatrician at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to serve at the Medical Director for the Child Advocacy and Protection Program. Our program is rapidly expanding and the incumbent will partner with regional providers, including Foothills Child Advocacy Center, to develop strong relationships to provide comprehensive medical care services to the child victims of abuse in our region. The incumbent will also provide telemedicine services to local and regional partners; medical exams/evaluations; emergency room and inpatient consults and will have an active role in teaching of medical students and residents.
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, must be board certified in Pediatrics and possess additional fellowship training or commensurate experience in Child Protection Pediatrics. Salary, rank, and tenure status are dependent upon qualifications and experience and are subject to the School of Medicine Promotion and Tenure guidelines.
The University of Virginia Medical Center and Children's Hospital are located adjacent to the main university grounds of the University of Virginia. The University of Virginia is annually ranked as one of the premier public institutions in the United States and is located in Charlottesville, a picturesque small, but cosmopolitan city that is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is invariably ranked as one of the best small cities in the United States.
To apply, visit https://jobs.virginia.edu and search on Posting Number 0615240. Complete a Candidate Profile online, attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.
For additional information about the position please contact: Amy Wrentmore, MD, via email at alw9q@virginia.edu
For further information regarding the application process, please contact, Greg Haskins via email at GPH3Z@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu or via telephone at (434) 924-2963.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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