Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Hiring for Victim Services Education Coordinator at Panama City, FL Full Time

High school diploma required. A Bachelor’s Degree in human services Discipline/ Criminology/ Criminal Justice or related field preferred. Required to have experience working with abused/neglected children, and/or survivors of sexual abuse or comparable experience. Prior experience working with the social services or (law enforcement) origination preferred.

Must possess the ability to handle confidential information appropriately; have knowledge of community resources; have the ability to effectively interact with families from diverse cultures; possess good verbal and written communications skills; have the ability to make home visits as necessary; have the ability to work flexible hours as required, as some work on weekend and evenings may be necessary. Must have current driver’s license.

Essential Functions: This position is to provide personal advocacy and emotional support, with special consideration to children, who are victims of crime in Bay County, as identified by the State Attorney’s Office, law enforcement, and other community partners. Specific functions of this position are listed below. The position also includes additional functions as needed and/or assigned by the Administration.

Meet with child victims and their families to complete assessment of need.
Provide an explanation of available victim with-in community agencies, assess client needs, make referrals as applicable, and advocate for needed services. Work with the victim and family to assess the impact of the crime. Provide in-person crisis intervention, emotional support, and guidance for victims of crime. Perform safety planning with identified victims to ensure safety.

Provide assistance in filing Victim’s Compensations Claims including making the victim aware of the availability of the crime victim compensation, assist in victim relocation when applicable, assisting the victim in the completing the required forms, and any follow up needed. Assist with restitution advocacy on behalf of crime victims.

Provide intervention with educational institutional on behalf of child victim to insure victimization does not further impact academic standing, and/or to minimize impact to educational outcomes.

Set-up and maintain client and/or program files. Establish and maintain case.

Successfully complete required training and knowledge of skills to enhance abilities of position to include but not limited to Victim’s Designation Services Practitioner.

Provide public awareness, and education presentations (including, but not limited to, the development of presentation materials, brochures, newspaper notices, and public services announcements) in schools, community centers, and other public forums that are designed to inform crime victims of specific rights and services and provide them with (or refer them to) services and assistance.

The Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the Agency’s policy to employ, retain, promote, transfer, terminate and treat all employees, volunteers and job applicants on the basis of merit, competency, experience, formal training and commitment without regard to any individual’s race, sex, national origin, age, religion, color, pregnancy, marital status or disability, or any other factor protected by law.

It is the policy of CAC to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment.

Successful completion of a Level 2 background check is a condition of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.63 – $23.32 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Panama City, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location