Family Advocate | Child's Voice

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Join our team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. This position provides advocacy, crisis support, case coordination, and resource referrals, ensuring access to services and support throughout the life of each case while collaborating closely with community partners and multidisciplinary professionals.

Summary

Provides crisis assessment and intervention, risk assessment and safety planning and support for children and non-offending caregivers in cases of alleged child abuse.

Job Description

Assesses individual needs, and cultural considerations for child/family and ensures those needs are addressed. Assists with procuring concrete services (housing, protection orders, food, transportation, public assistance, etc.). Provides referrals for trauma focused, evidence-supported mental health. Supports, responds, refers, advocates, informs and documents the care of patients seen. Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) providing information, insight, and advocating for the best interests of the child and non-offending caregiver throughout the case. Delivers care in accordance with established standards of performance. Follows up with families throughout the life of the case and assists with any needs or questions that may arise. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications

Minimum bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services required. In lieu of degree, five to eight years of relevant Child Advocacy Center (CAC) work experience also accepted.

Minimum two years’ experience working with children and families preferred. Training and experience in working with multidisciplinary teams and the court system preferred.

Individuals who provide victim advocacy services for children and families at the Children's Advocacy Centers (CAC) must demonstrate participation in ongoing education in the field of victim advocacy roles and ensure seamless coordination of victim advocacy services.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.