Forensic Family Advocate
(Bilingual preferred)

Full Time | Days
Pay starting at $23.84/hour
*DOE, eligible for Bilingual Differential

All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center (AFCAC) is currently seeking a Forensic Family Advocate to join our team and help children and families thrive! AFCAC are the only Children’s Advocacy Center in Albuquerque, working as trusted advocates for children and families affected by trauma.

The ideal candidate will share Our Mission: We are the trusted advocates for children and families affected by trauma.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 1. AA degree, plus one (1) year relevant experience, or
• 2. BA degree in a social services field.

What will I do as Family Advocate?

• Telephone intake of referrals for interviews, scheduling and coordination among professionals who attend the interview.
• Attend monthly case review meeting with partnering agencies.
• Provide outreach and advocacy to families prior to, during and after the forensic interview.
• Greet and orient families to All Faiths and the forensic process.
• Meet with the family to provide information and education, regarding the investigation processes, victim rights and compensation.
• Provide crisis intervention to the family and assess for service needs.
• Assist family in making connections to treatment providers and other community resources for concrete needs (housing, protective orders, domestic violence intervention, food, transportation, public assistance and medical services).
• Inform family of case status and remain involved to provide support, education and referral, throughout the case process.
• Participate in communication and coordination of services with other MDT agencies and the family.
• Document services provided, according to agency and grant requirements and guidelines.
• Participate in supervisory meetings and attend trainings and conferences, as requested by the Program Director.
• Program administrative support duties, as requested or required.

What makes All Faith’s unique?

At All Faith’s Children’s Advocacy Center, we work in a variety of mediums for the treatment of families, children and their caregivers who are struggling due to issues of divorce, homelessness, child abuse/neglect, family violence or other crises.

The Children’s Safehouse provides age-appropriate, legally defensible forensic interviews for children 2-18 years of age and developmentally disabled adults who have been the alleged victim of sexual or physical abuse, or who have witnessed a violent crime. Family advocates work closely with the alleged victim’s guardian to ensure that they are provided resources and follow-up care, such as medical attention, and therapy.

Our Family Wellness refers to a variety of services offered to children and their families to help them navigate the complex system of supports needed on the journey to healing and recovery.

All Faiths Adoption Services works to help children find permanent, loving, and safe homes within a family. We work with birth families to provide comprehensive pregnancy options counseling and with prospective adoptive families for adoptions within New Mexico and between states.

The New Mexico FIESTA Project focuses on creating a support system for adoptive families through networking events, trainings, and connections to resources.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to perform

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of family dynamics in child sexual abuse and child abuse investigation methods.
• Working knowledge of Crisis Intervention theory, dynamics of trauma recovery and case coordination skills.
• Sensitivity to cultural/ethnic differences. Bilingual skills are highly desirable.
• Objectivity and willingness to work within the guidelines, policy and standards of the Children’s Advocacy Center.
• Excellent self-awareness and communication skills, regarding assertiveness, boundaries and learning style preferences.
• Ability to function as a team member, with initiative and flexibility.
• Organizational skills, with good attention to details, and ability to handle multiple responsibilities with discretion.
• Comfortable working with young children and families.

All Faith’s Children’s Advocacy Center cares for our Staff by offering many competitive and generous benefits and perks including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO, 9 Paid Holidays and 2 Paid Wellness Holidays
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community.

All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center (AFCAC) is committed to providing an equal opportunity in our employment practices to all qualified applicants and employees, without regard to race, age, national origin, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ancestry, familial status, citizenship, national origin, physical/mental disability (or perceived disability), serious medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center (AFCAC) conforms to the spirit as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Learn more about us at: www.allfaiths.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.84 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• This application form is intended for use in evaluating your qualifications for employment. All questions must be answered completely & accurately. False or misleading statements during the application, interview or pre-employment process whether contained on this form or not will be grounds for terminating the application process or, if discovered after employment, terminating employment.

Do you attest that all information on this application, to the best of your knowledge, is to be true?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• related: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Albuquerque, NM 87112 (Required)

Work Location: In person