Child Advocacy Program Aide

Full-Time

935 Redgate Avenue

Professional /Technical

Days

15.4200 Through 23.1200

• GENERAL SUMMARY

• The Child Advocacy Program Aide is responsible for assisting with specific program services and non-clinical duties under the direction and supervision of a manager. Reports to the Practice Manager.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates patient's engagement in program and maintenance of safe behavior.

• Engages children in the waiting room in trauma sensitive constructive, structured craft or play activities while parent is working with child's therapist, investigators or Family Advocate.

• Performs and assists with specific clerical duties and projects.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• None

• MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Demonstrated ability in working as part of a multidisciplinary team to assist with meeting the developmental needs of children and families involved in child maltreatment investigations.

• Requires ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing with program staff and patient.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, standards and techniques for appropriate developmental activities and equipment preferred.

• Understanding of the emotional and behavioral impact of trauma preferred.

• Increased Security Clearance may be Required: Recurring FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, Child Protective Services registry search, and Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender.

• Increased Security Clearance Required for Job Roles in Medical Tower II: FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, and Child Protective Services registry search.

• WORKING CONDITIONS

• Patient care environment with minimal exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, or extremes in temperature.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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