Coffee County Children's Advocacy Center

Community Outreach and Family Support Assistant

Coffee County Children's Advocacy Center

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Job Summary

CCCAC is searching for a candidate who is able to work with children and families who come to the CCCAC for services related to child abuse. In this position, the person is responsible for providing intervention and education services to the children and non-offending caregivers as well as tracking data. This person will also be responsible for implementing an adult-focused child abuse prevention program throughout the community.

Job Responsibilities

Community Outreach and Family Support Assistant Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for implementing program services for children who are victims of abuse and their non-offending families in Coffee County.
  • Responsible for greeting families at the Forensic Interviewing process and giving them information regarding victim rights, victim’s compensation, resource list, and providing a needs assessment for the family.
  • Responsible for supporting children and non-offending parents or caregivers in cases where a child is a victim of abuse.
  • Responsible for establishing a trusting relationship with these families by initiating regular client contact, providing emotional support, and assisting the family in coping with the realities and complexities of recovering from trauma.
  • Connect the child and family with appropriate resources within the community and act as liaison for the child and family
  • Maintain client records in a complete and concise manner
  • Work with partner agencies to coordinate services for the child and non-offending family to reduce the trauma on the child and family
  • Deliver child abuse prevention programs in the community and work with other agencies to determine training needs
  • Develop relationships with outside organizations to identify new training audiences for the adult child abuse prevention program.
  • Establish and maintain a parent leadership group for the prevention programs.
  • Treats clients equally without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, environment, or religion.

Qualifications

Degree required.

Prior Experience Desired

Preferably one year of experience working with children and/or families. Training will be made available to the appropriate candidate.

Supervisory Relationships:

Supervised by the Executive Director at the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center on a regular weekly basis and as needed.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree. Fluency in English. Spanish speaking is a plus. Ability to work with diverse populations. Must be able to pass a thorough background check and provide a record of good health.

Personal Qualities:

Ability to work as a team, relate to children of all ages in a positive manner, and be able to relate appropriately to families and children who are experiencing emotionally challenging situations. Exhibits commitment, cooperation, excellence, inclusiveness, integrity, and respect

Amount of Travel, Salary Range, Hours per Day of Week

Some travel may be required within Coffee County with some statewide meetings held in Nashville.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

  • Monday- Friday 8 AM- 4:30 PM.  Wednesdays the office may remain open until 5:30 PM.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Manchester, TN 37355: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver’s License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person. Duties are expected to be performed on-site

Additional Information

Benefits

Benefits include $400 to use towards medical insurance or other medical-related needs. Vacation and sick days as well as most federal holidays. CCCAC also supports ongoing training opportunities.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to info@coffeecountycac.org.  Three references will be required before a job offer is extended.

Details

  • Date Posted: January 8, 2025
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
  • Service Area: Children / Youth
  • Start Date: 02/01/2025
  • Salary Range: $35,000-$40,000
  • Working Hours: 8 AM-4:30 PM