The Care House Family Advocate works under the supervision of the Program Director or YWCA Executive Director. S/he provides support services and post-interview follow-up to child victims and their non-offending caregivers.  S/he also assists with community outreach and education efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or child development, social work or related field, or minimum of five years experience in child welfare field.
• Ability to build rapport with children and adults.
• Knowledge of child abuse, its signs and symptoms, and family dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Strong communication skills, awareness of group dynamics; ability to work independently.
• Commitment to and support of the YWCA mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in facilitating child advocacy services including interview coordination with multi-disciplinary team, victim/family intake and assisting the team in the interview process.
• Provide crisis support to children and their families who visit CARE House, including but not limited to: greeting families, explaining role of the Center in the process of the investigation, being aware of reason for the child’s visit, supporting parent when the child is interviewed, providing community referrals, and maintaining follow-up services.
• Assist, when necessary or requested, partners within the multidisciplinary team as support for the family.
• Assist, when necessary, during medical exams as support for the child. Accompany victims to medical exams (SANE) related to abuse and as requested.
• Comply with on-call rotation for afterhours SANE/medical exams and forensic interviews.
• Evaluate and keep current “Child Abuse Packet” information and distribute packets to clients and during interviews.
• Assist in identification of service needs for victims and victim families, advocate and support as necessary.
• Maintain records and files of all interviews and medical exams.
• Maintain database for tracking Center clients from initial contact through final disposition.
• Compile statistical reports on Center use.
• Assist with client and professional surveys of the Center’s effectiveness.
• Assist with support groups for child victims/non-offending caregivers as assigned.
• Order, organize and maintain the resource library.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies, interview supplies and forms.
• Coordinate and assist with presentations in the community.
• Maintain a clean, healthy, and safe environment within the rooms of CARE House facility.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies, interview supplies and forms.
• Order, organize and maintain the resource library.

If interested, please email your resume to JLuepnitz@ywcarockco.com

The YWCA’s Mission is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, racial justice, dignity, freedom and equality for all. Looking to make a difference in the lives of kids but can only work a few hours each day? We have the perfect job for you! Come work for the largest before and after school program in Rock County, WI. We have morning positions, afternoon positions, or both. Must have an Assistant Child Care Course or 3 or more credits in Child Development or Early Childhood or willing to complete a course within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Willing to engage kids in fun and positive experiences
• Have an environment that supports kids emotionally, physically and socially
• Able to follow state licensing rules and expectations
• Must be dependable, responsible, and reliable.
• Able to build rapport with students, parents and staff

Qualifications

Must have experience and/or educational background in working with children. Must be at least 18 yrs old and satisfactorily completed 10 hours training in the care of school-age children or equivalent; as approved by Wisconsin D.P.I. If 18 years of age, must complete at least 10 hours training within 6 months of hire. Infant and child CPR or adult/child CPR certification is required.

Benefits

• Great opportunity to gain experience and develop skills for your career with youth
• Paid continuing education time
• Reduced child care costs for children (ages 5-12) enrolled in program

If interested, please email your resume to: pbelk@ywcarockco.com

YWCA Alternatives to Violence provides safe, confidential and sensitive services to domestic violence victims and their minor children through a 24-hour helpline, emergency shelter options, supportive case management services, legal advocacy, and support groups for residents, walk-in customers and members of the public.

Definition

The Shelter Advocate works under the supervision of the Crisis Services Program Director.  S/he is responsible for providing crisis support along with information and referral(s) to helpline callers and shares in shelter responsibilities. As services are provided 24/7/365, this position is specific to weekends, evenings and overnights.

Qualifications

Educational training and/or life-experience based knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault. Strong communication and organizational skills.  Must possess ability to work in collaboration with philosophically and culturally diverse and under-served populations.  Dependable, non-judgmental, flexible and able to work in a high stress environment. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, be a creative problem solver.

Duties and Responsibilities: Direct Services

• Answer the Helpline. Log and appropriately respond to crisis calls and information & referral calls. Crisis calls include phone and text lines.
• Respond to and work collaboratively with law enforcement jurisdictions in regards to Lethality Assessment Program, safety planning and make appointments as needed.
• Monitor the security system, including cameras, doors and gate.
• Conduct in-take process for new residents which may include facility tour, review of expectations, filling out necessary intake paperwork, logging any medications, communicating to other staff, etc.
• Assist in providing support and services to shelter residents, as needed.
• Assist residents in complying with shelter expectations.

 Shelter Services:

• Follow shelter procedures regarding documentation of resident activities and concerns, etc.
• Record in staff & client log to enhance communication between staff during each shift, includes data entries.
• Report any maintenance issues to the program director.

 Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain confidentiality of current and past program participants and callers, per policy.
• Attend staff meetings, training and association meetings as required
• Be familiar with the YWCA mission, vision, goals and policies.
• Represent the YWCA on community groups as requested by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.