This is a part-time role with a schedule of 20 hrs per week
Are you dedicated to supporting individuals and families during their most challenging moments? Do you want to bring your commitment to trauma-informed care to a collaborative team of professionals providing coordinated services for children and families affected by child abuse?
If so, we encourage you to apply!
Founded in 1984 as Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice, Inc., LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services (LAWS) is Loudoun County's designated nonprofit to provide domestic violence and sexual assault survivors with services and supports. In addition to operating an emergency domestic violence shelter and a 24/7 survivor hotline, LAWS provides therapy, advocacy, and legal services to adult, youth, and child victims of domestic and sexual violence. LAWS also operates the Loudoun Child Advocacy Center for child victims of abuse, and it works to stop violence before it starts with prevention and outreach programming. LAWS also runs The Resourceful Woman in downtown Leesburg - a thrift store that benefits LAWS services and provides survivors with clothing and household items.
Our mission is to provide victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse with safety, hope, and empowerment services to live as survivors free from the effects of violence. All services are confidential and free of charge.
The work of the LAWS team is well-respected, rewarding, and important!
As a member of the Loudoun Child Advocacy Center program, The MDT Coordinator assist the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) in achieving an effective, coordinated, and comprehensive response to cases of child abuse. This position fosters and develops positive relationships with MDT Partners, such as; Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services, Commonwealth Attorney's Office, and medical professionals to ensure that the Loudoun CAC's services and MDT Partners meet the needs and support children and their families in a collaborative approach. This position also facilitates Loudoun's MDT Case review and provides accurate and timely documentation relating to MDT case tracking required for reporting.
Empathy
Accountability
Empowerment
Adaptability
Effective Communication
Non-Violence
Social Learning
Democracy
Emotional Intelligence
Open Communication
Social Responsibility
Growth & Change
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, or related field
1+ years of related experience (child protection, juvenile justice, or similar human services field).
Experience within or working with a CAC
Bilingual/ Multilingual (Spanish)
Experienced and trained in forensic interviewing
We understand your time is valuable, so we have a quick and easy application process. If you are an empathetic person with a deep passion for helping others, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to your application! (A cover letter is much appreciated.)
Post-Conditional Offer Contingencies: Criminal background, sex offender