Child Advocate Jobs

Job Title: Victim Advocate Coordinator Company: Joint Logistics Managers, Inc Location: Prince George, VA Description: Professional VICTIM ADVOCATE COORDINATOR FT. LEE, VA Candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in the field of Human Services (Psychology, Social Work, or Sociology). One year experience in working with Domestic Violence is required. Oral and written communications skills a must. Must also be able to use Microsoft Office products. JLMI offers competitive pay and benefits. Please Submit Resumes to Register to View POC: Janet Castrinos Phone: Register to View Fax: Register to View

Job Title: Victim Advocate Sexual Assault Prevention Education Specialist Company: Serco Location: Fort Lewis, WA Description: Victim Advocate Sexual Assault Prevention Education SpecialistTracking Code33221 Job DescriptionProvides on-site sexual assault prevention and response training. Provides crisis response and short-term services and support to victims. Provides on-call 24/7 coverage in coordination with FAP Manager. Implements victims' services framework. Collaborate with the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM), law enforcement, legal and medical facilities, and the command to assure safety plans are coordinated. Position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Individual must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision or independently and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity, initiative and ability to work collaboratively with other organizations is required.Job LocationFORT LEWIS, WA, US.Position TypeFull-Time/RegularTravelN/AJob Closing Date (mm/dd/yyyy)2/12/10Firm or ContingentFirm

Job Title: Child Advocate Company: Accord Corp. Location: Belmont, NY Description: Crisis and Prevention Services Division ACCORD Corporation is seeking an on-call Child Advocate to provide child focused supportive services by delivering residential services to emotionally disturbed children in need of respite care. This position is located in Wellsville, NY. Qualifications: Associates degree in child development, human services or applied science and/or two years experience in childcare, human services, working with families in crisis situations or the equivalent of education and experience. Please submit resume and letter of interest to Trina LaFleur, Human Resources Manager, ACCORD Corporation, PO Box 573, Belmont, NY 14813 or email both to Register to View no later than 3/31/10. ACCORD is an AA/EO employer.

Job Title: Part-time Bilingual (Spanish) Patient Advocate Company: Location: Macon, GA Description: Would you like to work for a company that is a leader in its industry? How about a company that really does make a difference by helping people? Chamberlin Edmonds is always seeking bright, dedicated and friendly people with the skills and attitude to provide top-notch service to our clients. Chamberlin Edmonds works as an augmentation to existing hospital staff to assist uninsured patients through the difficult processes of applying for medical assistance. Chamberlin Edmonds relieves patients and hospital staff from the confusion and frustration of the application process. Chamberlin Edmonds? professionals are trained to recognize the obscure cases that are frequently overlooked and may not appear to fall under most eligibility guidelines. Our unique expertise enables us to obtain short-term funding solutions and, wherever appropriate, to secure long-term Medicare conversions for patients. Our Health Care Representatives evaluate many factors other than financial criteria in their decision making process, such as the patient?s mental and physical limitations, gender, age, living conditions, work history and education. All of these factors have a bearing on revenue recovery success. We routinely make applications for the following programs: ?Supplemental Security Income ?Social Security Disability Insurance ?Medicare ?End Stage Renal Disease ?Medicaid (all programs) ?Crime Victims Compensation ?Chronically Ill and Disabled Children ?Charity Care ?County Indigent Health Care Programs ?Numerous other state, local and community benefit programs targeting indigent, underinsured or uninsured As part of our strategic goal of becoming an Employer of Choice, we offer such benefits package as: ?Advancement Opportunities ?Paid Company Training ?Competitive salaries This exciting position is based in an area hospital. It is part-time working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Some of the duties include: ?Screening patient referrals ?Reviewing patient hospital charts ?Interviewing patients on the phone after discharge and face-to-face while still in the hospital ?Completing applications, by hand and on computer, for state and federal programs ?Assisting and assessing the needs of the patient and hospital to ensure that referrals are resolved timely and appropriately ?Providing updates and assistance to hospital personnel and other staff as needed ?Maintaining documentation in both hospital computer and company database REQUIREMENTS: ?Associates Degree ?Knowledge of State Medicaid (RSM, AMN, LIM) and/or SSI/SSDI disability application processes and programs ?Able to read, speak and write both English and Spanish fluently ?Previous experience in a hospital, clinic or other medical environment ?Reliable transportation ?Demonstrated experience working with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds ?Computer skills, including word processing and data entry, (MS Office, Outlook, Excel, preferred) ?Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills PREFERRED: ?Bachelor?s Degree, preferably in Social Work, Nursing or Psychology ?Previous Hospital business office experience in Financial Counseling or Admissions ?Previous experience working for Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)

Job Title: Victim Advocate Company: Serco Inc. Location: Fayetteville, AR Description: Victim AdvocateTracking Code33249Job DescriptionEnsures that the emotional, social and safety needs of their clients and/or the clients' family are met and maintained on an individual basis in accordance with policies and procedures and current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of domestic violence. Collaborates with the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM), law enforcement, legal and medical facilities, and the command to assure safety plans are coordinated. Ensures the availability of 24-hour victim advocacy services either through personal or telephonic contact. Position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Individual must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision or independently and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity, initiative and ability to work collaboratively with other organizations is required.Job LocationFORT BRAGG, NC, US.Position TypeFull-Time/RegularSalaryLow 30's-Low 30's US Dollar (USD)

Job Title: Patient Advocate Company: Children's Hospital of the King's Daught Location: Norfolk, VA Description: Patient Advocate Department: Patient Relations Schedule: PRN Shift: Days/Eves/ Nights Rotating/Weekends Hours: 9a-5p, 4p-12m, 5p-1a Job Details:  Reports to department manager/director. Serves as a liaison representative between patients and families and develops reports documenting resolutions for submission to appropriate agencies. Assists patients in interpreting hospital policies, procedures, and services. Identifies possible risk management issues and communicates information to the appropriate department. Also helps patients with obtaining solutions to problems and concerns. Assists staff in gaining awareness of patients perceptions of the hospital experience. Experience, Education and Training Minimum:Bachelors degree in Human Services or closely related discipline preferred; Prior experience in counseling, customer service or service recovery preferred; Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful; Must have experience using Microsoft Office Suite; Must have organizational skills to be able to prioritize complete multiple and competing tasks. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.Please refer to job code chkd-563979 when responding to this ad.

Job Title: Bilingual Victim Advocate Company: Location: Albuquerque, NM Description: Two bilingual (Fluency in Spanish) advocate positions is available to work with victims of Family Violence. One position is a FT day position The evening position is FT and begins at midnight. The position entails serving victims in crisis. You must have a bachelor degree in Social work, Psychology or Criminal Justice. Priority will be given to candidates with experience or knowledge of domestic violence. You must have a NM state drivers license with a clean record. We area not for profit 501-C3 organization. Submit resume for consideration Attn. HR.. No calls please. All candidates must pass a criminal record screening.

Job Title: Bilingual Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Company: Location: Fort Collins, CO Description: A Woman?s Place, the domestic violence shelter in Weld County, is seeking full time Domestic Violence Victim Advocates. The position requires crisis management and advocacy with women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. Other duties may include crisis line coverage, general office and clerical tasks, client intakes, safe house upkeep, and any other assigned tasks. Bachelors degree or 3 years equivalent experience. Experience in the human services field preferred. Ability to interact with a variety of people. Knowledge of women's issues, domestic violence, conflict resolution, community resources preferred. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public and community agencies. Bilingual English-Spanish required. Some evening and weekend availability required. If interested, please send a resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and 3 reference contacts- 2 of which must be your most recent supervisors to: Mail: A Woman?s Place PO Box 71 Greeley, CO 80632 E-mail: Register to View Fax: Register to View No Phone Calls Please!

Job Title: Victim Advocate Sexual Assault Prevention & Education Training Specialist (33408) Company: Serco Inc. Location: Fort Sam Houston, TX Description: 33408 Job Description Provides on-site sexual assault prevention and response training.  Provides crisis response and short-term services and support to victims.  Provides on-call 24/7 coverage in coordination with FAP Manager.  Implements victims' services framework.  Collaborate with the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM), law enforcement, legal and medical facilities, and the command to assure safety plans are coordinated.  Position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.  Individual must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision or independently and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity, initiative and ability to work collaboratively with other organizations is required. Job Location FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Salary High 30's-High 30's

Job Title: Victim Advocate (33247) Company: Serco Inc. Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO Description: 33247 Job Description Ensures that the emotional, social and safety needs of their clients and/or the clients' family are met and maintained on an individual basis in accordance with policies and procedures and current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.  Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of domestic violence.  Collaborates with the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM), law enforcement, legal and medical facilities, and the command to assure safety plans are coordinated.  Ensures the availability of 24-hour victim advocacy services either through personal or telephonic contact.  Position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.  Individual must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision or independently and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity, initiative and ability to work collaboratively with other organizations is required. Job Location FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Salary Low 30's-Low 30's US Dollar (USD)