Family/Victim Advocate

Position Title: Family/Victim Advocate

Program/Department: Easterseals Mississippi Children’s Advocacy Center

Location | Travel Requirements: 2901 South Eason Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38804

Supervisor: Juli Palmer

Classification: Full Time | Exempt

Compensation: $46,000 to $52,000/Yr

About Easterseals Mississippi

Easterseals Mississippi is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through direct and life-changing disability and community services. We work tirelessly to enhance the quality of life and expand access to healthcare, education, and employment. We won’t rest until each one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.

We take a holistic approach, providing comprehensive services to thousands of children and adults in our neighborhoods, no matter their disability, military status, income, race, or age: To help each child reach their full potential, we provide personalized child development and early intervention services to sustain families and caregivers. We provide comprehensive services and support.

Position Summary

The Family/Victim Advocate provides information and case management to victims of child abuse and neglect and their families, including assistance in applying for Victim’s Compensation and referrals for and assistance in 

obtaining other needed services. They are the primary case coordinator for the Children Advocacy Center (CAC).  The Family/Victim Advocate is the primary interface with children and caregivers, who come to the CAC. 

Key Responsibilities

• Greet alleged victims and families, assists the non-offending legal guardians with necessary paperwork and provides caregiver with the parent resource packet.

• Provide supervision to children, if not accompanied by a caregiver.

• Provide information and case management to alleged victims of child abuse and neglect and their families, including assistance in applying for Victim’s Compensation and referrals for and assistance in obtaining other needed services. 

• Follows up with caregivers to determine if further services are needed and provide emotional support.

• Follow up on services identified as needed for victims or families during Multidisciplinary Team Meetings. 

• Collect referral/case demographic information from caregivers and referring agencies and records required case information in the Collaborate database.

• Coordinate appointments and medical exam schedules. Attends forensic medical exam appointments as needed by the family. 

• Attend trainings and conferences in child abuse maltreatment to meet NCA Standards.

• Attend monthly Multidisciplinary team case review meetings.

• Assemble parent resource packets.

Qualifications

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field or two years of prior experience providing services to alleged abused children and their families. LMSW preferred.

• Victim Advocacy Training Certificate

Experience & Skills

• Use of Windows-based equipment (laptop, tablet) and Apple IOS based equipment (iPad, iPhone).

• Office 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.

• Funder-based applications as needed.

• Strong communication skills, time management skills, enjoys being around children and adults; healthy boundaries; strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in urgent situations.

Why Join Easterseals Mississippi

Be part of a mission-driven organization creating opportunities for individuals facing barriers to economic well-being. Every day, we open doors to economic mobility and stronger communities through education, workforce development, health, and economic development.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision | Life/AD&D & Long-Term Disability | Flexible Spending Account (FSA) | Commuter Benefits | 403(b) | Wellness Program
• May vary by location and business unit

Equal Opportunity Employer 

The Fedcap Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law to support an inclusive and accessible workplace.