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Currently Hiring
Job Description: Therapist
Reports to: Clinical Director
Pay Range: $50,000 - $56,000
Job Classification and Status: The Therapist position is an hourly position and is an at-will employee that can be terminated with or without cause. This is a 40 hour per week, partially grant funded position with some flexibility in scheduling which may include four 10-hour days. The position and pay rate are contingent upon funding.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Provide trauma-focused therapy services for children who have completed forensic interviews for sexual abuse and severe physical abuse.
· Complete biopsychosocial assessment including standardized assessments for each client at the onset of treatment.
· Create an individual treatment plan for each client.
· Maintain accurate and timely case notes and record of all client contacts.
· Maintain full client caseload consistently; on average, 15 clients/week.
· Facilitate support and therapy groups for children and non-offending caregivers.
· Attend and participate in Multidisciplinary Team monthly case review meetings.
· Participate in clinical meetings and case consultation.
· Maintain and provide proof of current licensure.
· Work closely with Multidisciplinary team members to provide support and knowledge in mental health as children and families navigate the investigative process.
· Comply with all grant and accreditation guidelines and requirements.
· Complete client satisfaction and feedback surveys with children and non-offending caregivers.
· Provide accurate statistical reports for grant and internal reporting.
· Complete screenings for children with problematic sexual behaviors and provide treatment as directed by the Clinical Director.
· Be a support person and advocate for children going through the court system as needed; assist families with identifying needed basic/community resources as requested by therapy client or family.
· Evaluate needs of the child and family and provide referrals and information as needed.
· Other duties as assigned by Clinical Director or Executive Director.
Skills, knowledge, and abilities requirement: The Therapist must have experience working with children and families. Must possess knowledge and or the ability learn and understand the impact of trauma on children and their families. The Therapist must be able to demonstrate sound clinical judgement, ability to build rapport, and strong communication skills in and out of the therapeutic environment. Maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements. Must be able to work
well independently and within the context of a team of professionals from other disciplines. Proficiency in Office Suite and ability to learn other computer and web-based programs for case tracking and notation. This position does not supervise other staff within the organization. Scheduling of therapy session will be based on client need. This may require scheduling sessions after 5pm with all sessions ending no later than 7pm.
Educational Requirements: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and must maintain all licenses and credentials. Participate in continuing education and maintain licensure.
Benefits: Paid time off, paid holidays, Health, vision, dental, retirement, and life insurance, 3 flex holidays.
Physical Environment: The physical environment is an office building or telecommuting as approved by the Executive Director. Private, furnished office is available. The position requires the ability to sit at a desk, work on a computer and do some light lifting. The position may involve some travel for meetings and training purposes.
All employees must have no criminal convictions (felonies/crimes) of child abuse/neglect or violent crimes and no listing as a perpetrator on the Department of Human Services Central Registry. Small Talk Children’s Advocacy Center will employ the therapist in accordance with all state and federal laws, including but not limited to, Equal Employment Opportunity and the American Disabilities Act Laws.
Currently Hiring
Job Description: Prevention Specialist
Reports to: Director of Forensic Interviewing and Prevention Services
Pay Range: $45,000 - $51,000
Job Description: The Prevention Specialist at Small Talk Children’s Advocacy Center plays a vital role in enhancing public awareness about child abuse and developing strategies to prevent child sexual abuse and child physical abuse This position focuses on providing school-based prevention education and adult training programs while fostering community partnerships and collaborative prevention efforts. The Specialist will proactively seek opportunities to implement effective prevention strategies within the community and deliver engaging educational sessions to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent abuse. Additionally, the role involves building and strengthening partnerships with local organizations to expand the reach and impact of child abuse prevention initiatives in Ingham and Eaton counties. Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Small Talk CAC’s prevention education program, the Prevention Specialist aims to enhance and broaden current efforts, ensuring the widespread delivery of effective educational content and creating an immediate and lasting impact on the community.
Job Classification and Status: Prevention Specialist is an hourly position and is an at-will employee that can be terminated with or without cause. The position requires 40 hours per week with some flexibility in scheduling. The position and pay rate are contingent upon funding.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Serve as a spokesperson for Small Talk Children’s Advocacy Center’s prevention program.
· Coordinate, facilitate, and present Darkness to Lights: Stewards of Children education program to adults throughout Ingham and Eaton Counties.
· Present “Child Safety Matters” prevention education program in elementary and middle school classrooms throughout Ingham and Eaton Counties.
· Connect with partner organizations to evaluate the progress of prevention efforts and offer support as needed.
· Assist Development Director with Planning, preparation, and implementing Child Abuse Prevention month activities.
· Maintain a log of prevention presentations, tracking information and statistics for internal and reporting purposes, while ensuring accurate records of individuals served.
· Collect and assess feedback from prevention program participants.
· Support the planning and implementation of additional outreach initiatives in the community or hosted at Small Talk.
· Identify target populations and contribute to the development of a focused outreach plan for prevention efforts.
· Assist with maintaining prevention supplies and materials.
· Coordinate program communications focused on prevention topics, including social media, website updates, and newspaper articles, while also conducting media interviews to enhance public awareness and engagement in these areas.
· Participation in community events.
· Engage in ongoing education to stay current on best practices and emerging strategies in child abuse prevention, ensuring the program remains effective and informed.
· Function as a mandated reporter.
· Other duties as assigned by Director of Forensic Interviewing and Prevention Services or Executive Director.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Requirement:
· Prevention Specialist must have at least two years of experience working with children and families.
· Preferably experience working with families that have experienced sexual or physical abuse.
· Ability to effectively present programs and materials to small and large groups.
· Strong communication skills, both orally and written.
· Must be able to demonstrate good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
· Must be able to work well independently and within the context of a team of professionals from other disciplines.
· Flexible work hours- job will require some evening and weekend hours.
· Reliable transportation for travel throughout Ingham and Eaton counties to provide training and presentations.
· Proficiency in Office Suite and ability to learn other computer and web-based programs for case tracking and notation.
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social work, or a similar degree relevant to job requirements.
Benefits: Reimbursement for work related travel, paid time off, paid holidays including up to 2 weeks off at the end of year, health, vision, dental, retirement, life insurance, 3 flex holidays.
Physical Environment: The physical environment is an office building or telecommuting as approved by the Executive Director. Private, furnished office is available. The position requires the ability to sit at a desk, work on a computer and do some light lifting. The position may involve some travel for meetings and training purposes.
All employees must have no criminal convictions (felonies/crimes) of child abuse/neglect or violent crimes and no listing as a perpetrator on the Department of Human Services Central Registry. Small Talk Children’s Advocacy Center will employ the therapist in accordance with all state and federal laws, including but not limited to, Equal Employment Opportunity and the American Disabilities Act Laws.
Other requirements: In accordance with Small Talk CAC's hiring policies, job offers will be contingent upon the completion of background checks. These checks include, but are not limited to, state and national sex offender registry checks as well as criminal background checks