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    Family Advocate - Central Islip, United States - EAC Network

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    EAC Network Central Islip, United States

    2 days ago

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    Family Advocate (Bilingual) - Child Advocacy Center

    Job Details

    Job Location

    84 Wheeler Road, Central Islip, NY, Central Islip, NY

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    Associate Degree

    Salary Range

    $ $26.00 Hourly

    Travel Percentage

    Up to 25%

    Job Category

    Nonprofit - Social Services

    Family Advocate (Bilingual)

    EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Bilingual Family Advocate to work full time for its' the Child Advocacy Center Program

    The Bilingual Family Advocate is a non-exempt position, paying $20-26 per hour. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 10AM- 6PM with flexible evening as needed. The office is located in Central Islip, NY and the role reports to the Division Director.


    Comprehensive benefits package includes:
    Medical

    Dental

    401K

    Vision

    Very generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & More.


    Primary Purpose of Job:


    The role of the bilingual Family Advocate at the Child Advocacy Center entails offering support and advocacy to children and families impacted by abuse or trauma.

    This involves coordinating services and assisting the Division Director in ensuring that appropriate support is provided to victims and their non offending family members.


    Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
    Act as a liaison between victims and social services agencies.

    Assist Spanish and English speaking victims in preparing and filing paperwork necessary for OVS Victims Compensation.

    Maintain case records and statistics as required by funders.

    Conduct crisis intervention / needs assessments with clients and provide referrals as needed.

    Coordinate with other victims' services agencies to avoid duplication of services.

    Provide back-up and support to CAC Division Director for office coverage.

    Attend multidisciplinary team case review meetings to support informed decision making.

    Support the Community Educator by networking, attending outreach events and identifying new resources for CAC clients.

    Assist in administrative responsibilities of the Child Advocacy Center.


    Transport and escort clients from appointments if needed in own vehicle when necessary including the ability to lift, carry, and secure children into appropriate child restraint car seat.


    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
    Associate's Degree required, Bachelors Degree, preferred.

    Must be bilingual Spanish/English.

    Minimum of two years of relevant experience. Knowledge of administrative procedures required.


    Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.

    Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

    Must have access to a vehicle and possess valid NYS driver's license.
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