CHILD ADVOCATE SPECIALIST

CHILD ADVOCATE SPECIALIST Baltimore, MD CENTER FOR HOPE GENERAL PRN - As Needed - 9:00am-5:30pm Allied Health 86987 $20.06-$30.09 Experience based Posted: December 12, 2024 Apply Now Save Job Saved Summary JOB SUMMARY: The Center for Hope (CFH) Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child Advocate Specialist to join our team. This role is essential in providing trauma-informed, child-centered support for children who have experienced sexual abuse, maltreatment, and trauma. The Child Advocate Specialist will be responsible for developing and training Child Advocates to guide children through the investigative process at CFH, offering emotional support, and ensuring their needs are met throughout their time at the center. This role will focus exclusively on ensuring the child’s emotional and psychological well-being is prioritized during their time at CFH, using evidence-based strategies. The Child Advocate Specialist will be part of a new initiative, the Child Advocate Program Model , aimed at improving the overall experience for child victims and enhancing the coordination of care within CFH’s multidisciplinary team (MDT). JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, Child Life, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred Minimum of 2 years’ experience in child advocacy, social work, or a related field, particularly in trauma-informed care. Experience working with children who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect is strongly preferred Additional Information As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland. Share: Apply Now