Family Advocacy Clinician II- Forensic InterviewerMental Health Advocate

The role involves conducting forensic interviews with children who have experienced alleged abuse including sexual abuse physical abuse and exposure to violence such as domestic violence gun violence and homicide

This position requires weekly travel to Athens Ohio to conduct forensic interviews at the Athens Child Advocacy Center.

The role also includes an on-call component. On-call shifts occur outside of regular business hours and are approximately 1213 hours in duration.

Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

• Advocates for children and their families connecting them with the appropriate resources for their situation and assisting with coordination.
• Collaborates with families to develop service plans that incorporate their strengths visions goals and priorities.
• Completes all required documentation and paperwork requirements in a competent legible and timely manner consistent with legal and agency policy or program mandates.
• Educates families on expected developmental milestones for their child and routine medical and health services.
• Ensures confidentiality of clients and complies with related hospital policies federal and state regulations and established program guidlines.
• Implements appropriate interventions and services to families providing education support and problem solving.
• Utilizes appropriate developmental screening and assessment techniques.

Masters Degree in Social Work Counseling Child Development or related field required.

Independent Ohio licensure in social work or counseling (LISW PCC) preferred.

(not specified)

• Working knowledge of relevant federal and state legislation and regulations and local county-specific policies. Understanding of mandated reporting laws.
• Effective verbal and written communication interpersonal customer service and teamwork skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant community resources and systems.
• Working knowledge of interpersonal family violence and human development.
• Ability to manage mental healthcare for children and families and provide family violence intervention.
• Crisis intervention skills including suicide assessment and response.

• Two years of experience in social services or related field with an emphasis on trauma preferred.
• Experience working with sexual victimization or domestic violence victims preferred.

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Climb stairs/ladder Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Squat/kneel Standing Walking

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills Decision Making Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Problem solving Sitting

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Hearing acuity Peripheral vision Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Working at Heights

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet