Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas

Family Advocate Supervisor

This position provides direct oversight and supervision to the Family Advocates and the Family Advocate Internship Program. This position will carry a caseload and provide case management, advocacy, community resource referrals, and internal referrals to new and existing clients. This position is responsible for assisting with the training and strategic planning of the Family Advocate Team.

Compensation: $62,000. Salary is based on experience.

The Family Advocate Supervisor's responsibilities include:

  • Provide weekly and ongoing supervision to family advocates and the FA Intern Program
  • Assist with oversight of the professional growth and development of FAs
  • Assist the Assistant Director of Client Services with team building of staff
  • Responsible for functionality of the Rainbow Rooms at assigned locations
  • Responsible for internal FA case assignment
  • Oversight of direct services programs (i.e., Back to School, Christmas)
  • Provide consultation to MDT investigators
  • Provide oversight of case management including the following, but not limited to:
    • Follow up with clients, serving as a liaison between the client and various systems
    • Conduct crisis case management and intensive case management
    • Educate families on criminal and/or civil processes in relation to child abuse
    • Assist clients in completing applications for Texas Crime Victims Compensation benefits
    • Provide information, internal and external referrals to existing clients, and outside referrals
    • Provide court accompaniment when appropriate
  • Provide appropriate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports from the database as it relate to grant reporting and strategic goals
  • Document appropriately and monitor FAs documentation through monthly quality checks
  • Participate in MDT Case Review
  • Participate in training, continuing education, and victim advocacy peer review according to accreditation standards
  • Attend community meetings and interface with professionals in the field of child abuse and social services
  • Partner with forensic interview and clinical department for effective service delivery and client engagement
  • Participate in the On-Call rotation, requiring after-hours and holiday availability
  • Travel to all locations as needed to provide in-person supervision or direct services
  • Other duties as assigned

Travel:

  • This position is based in the Lewisville, TX office. The candidate must be willing to work at all offices (Bridgeport, Lewisville, and Denton) when agency needs arise.

Education and Training:

  • A bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, or a related field, is required.
  • Master’s degree in social work, preferred
  • Holds a LMSW in the state of Texas for at least 2 years, preferred

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in victim advocacy or case management required
  • Supervisory experience with full-time staff preferred
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Benefit Package Includes:

  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401(k) Matching if 21 years of age or older
  • Paid Medical Leave and Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • and more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Non-profit Organizations

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