What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Specialist/Family Advocate-Child Advocacy Center position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Child Advocacy - Downtown
- Shift: M- F 8a-4:30p
- Job ID: 187283
Overview
Unity Point Health St. Luke's - Downtown
Full Time, Days
M-F 8a-4:30p
Under limited supervision, provides outreach services within the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) and throughout the community. Assists children and families impacted by abuse and trauma through advocacy, resource coordination, mental health screening, community education, and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Works closely with Family Advocates, Mental Health Therapists, community partners, and other service providers to promote access to care, support services, and victim resources while ensuring coordinated, family-centered services.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Provides crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, family support, victim rights education, court preparation and accompaniment, and ongoing communication regarding investigations, court proceedings, and case status. Assists families in understanding the multidisciplinary response and available community resources.
- Assesses family needs and cultural considerations, coordinates referrals for evidence-supported mental health and medical treatment, facilitates transportation, secures community resources, and assists families in accessing victim compensation and supportive services.
- Organizes, coordinates, and presents community education programs and outreach activities. Develops community partnerships and linkage agreements that support CAC services and community awareness initiatives.
- Administers mental health screening tools, evaluates results, identifies concerns, and makes recommendations for additional services or interventions when appropriate.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Counseling or related field.
Experience:
- One year of experience working with child abuse victims and family members preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons required.
- Obtain Iowa Organization of Victim Assistance (IOVA) Certification with 180 days and maintain during employment required.