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Job description
Apply for Job Job ID 61004
Location St. Louis
Full/Part Time Full-Time
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Hiring Department
Child Advocacy Center
Job Description
Provide support and strength-based advocacy services to non-offending caregivers which may include individual screenings, assessments, crisis intervention, support, community referrals, establishing services, safety planning, and other assigned tasks from the point of referral for forensic services through CAC case disposition
Interview non-offending caregiver and accurately documents information provided regarding relevant history, current family functioning, knowledge of alleged abuse, response/support to child, safety planning, support systems and other relevant information
Conduct brief needs assessment with the non-offending caregiver regarding the alleged child victim and family, assisting the caregiver in developing safety plans
Identify and provide referrals to community services, mental health treatment, medical treatment and other identified services as needed
Provide the non-offending caregiver education and information regarding the impact of trauma, how to provide a supportive environment for the child, and what to expect within the child abuse investigation and potential legal proceedings
Participate in and facilitates meetings designed to review/discuss current investigations involving multidisciplinary team members (e.g. law enforcement, child protective services investigators, deputy juvenile officers, medical providers, prosecuting attorney, mental health providers)
Participate in peer review with other family advocates as directed
Remain current on research involving current trends in family advocacy, as well as the child advocacy center model, and uses these to perform job duties when appropriate or as directed
Assist in grant writing/management/reporting as requested, which includes the accurate documentation of daily activity time reporting
Assist with conducting community based trainings when requested
Participate and facilitates, as requested, meetings designed to review/discuss current investigations involving multidisciplinary team members (e.g. law enforcement, child protective services investigators, deputy juvenile officers, medical providers, prosecuting attorney, mental health providers)
Provide mentorship/supportive services to practicum students; mentor others in completing forensic services duties as requested
All other duties as assigned
Shift
40 hours per week Monday through Friday / possibility of on call responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
An Associate's degree in related/ relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in related/relevant area
Two (2) years practical experience in the child protection field that includes knowledge regarding family advocacy, child protection, child development, and other dynamics associated with child abuse/neglect
History of successful collaboration within a multidisciplinary setting that includes: law enforcement, social service, mental health providers, medical specialists and both criminal and family court
Anticipated Hiring Range
$19.25 - $27.40
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
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Application Materials
Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers:
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email If you are experiencing technical problems, please email
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Who can apply
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