Outreach Specialist FT Days

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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire an Outreach Specialist.

As am Outreach Specialist at MercyOne, you will be under limited supervision, has primary responsibility for providing outreach services both in the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) and the local community. Key responsibilities include assisting with family advocacy services, administering mental health assessments, and coordinating community education events. This position will work closely with our Family Advocate and Mental Health Therapists.

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Schedule:

• Days; M - F; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; No weekends, no holidays, no on-call

General Requirements:

• Crisis assessment and intervention, risk assessment and safety planning and support for children and family members at all stages of involvement with the CAC.


• Assessment of individual needs, cultural considerations for child/family and help to ensure those needs are being addressed in concert with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and other service providers.


• Presence at the CAC during the forensic interview in order to participate in information sharing with other MDT members, inform and support the family regarding the coordinated, multidisciplinary response, and assess needs of children and nonoffending caregivers.


• Provision of education and assistance in ensuring access to victim's rights and crime victim's compensation.


• Assistance in procuring concrete services (housing, protective orders, domestic violence intervention, food, transportation, public assistance, civil legal services, etc.).


• Provision of referrals for trauma-focused, evidence-supported mental health and specialized medical treatment, if not provided at the CAC.


• Facilitating access to transportation to interviews, court, treatment, and other case-related meetings.


• Engagement with the child and family to help them understand the investigation/prosecution process and help ensure understanding of crime victims' rights.


• Participation in case review to communicate and discuss the unique needs of the child and family and associated services planning; and help ensure the coordination of identified services and that the child and family's concerns are heard and addressed.


• Provision of case status updates to the family, including investigations, court date, continuances, dispositions, sentencing and inmate status notification (including offender release from custody).


• Provision of court education and support, including court orientation and accompaniment.


• Coordinates case management meetings as needed with all individuals providing victim advocacy services.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, social work, or related field required.


• A minimum of one year of experience working with child abuse victims and family members preferred

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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.