Within the limits of the agencies policies, procedures, Haywood County Memorandum of Understanding, and subject to funding availability, the Family Services Advocate is responsible for the following duties to meet the standards set forth by the National Children’s Alliance. These may be completed in coordination with the Haywood County Multi-disciplinary team but are maintained as the primary responsibility of the Family Services Advocate.
Advocacy duties at KARE, Inc. include but are not limited to-
Case Management/Coordination of Services
- Maintain contact with victim and non-offending family members throughout the investigation and prosecution phases
- On behalf of CAC clients, communicate regularly with referral sources through written reports, phone calls, meetings, etc.
- Utilize professional development opportunities to support families during internet crime based investigations with particular resources.
- Ensure the team is properly informed and trained on survivor responses to child abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking.
- Provides court support and facilitate/supervise family engagement while at the center
- Link CAC clients with concrete services when appropriate, including Victims Compensation, protective orders, and other public assistance
- Provide resource coordination and referrals for medical and mental health treatment
- Complete documentation and reports required for case management
- Develop and maintain appropriate forms and record keeping system for the program
- Maintain data tracking system of services and case outcomes
Team Meetings & Data Collection
- Engage and facilitate a monthly meeting with a variety of professionals who have competing needs and timelines
- Collect and prepare OMS data for Initial, Follow-Up, and Youth Surveys
- Assist the Executive Director in the promotion and completion of the OMS Multi-Disciplinary Team survey, bi-annually.
- Review data obtained upon the request of the Executive Director.