WE'RE HIRING 2 NEW POSITIONS!

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Come work for a growing, passionate non-profit!  The Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center is adding new positions and looking for the perfect candidates to fill them.  We are looking for individuals who have a love for our mission, know the value of working as a team, and have proven trustworthiness.  Candidates must show strong integrity, enthusiasm and a willingness to always learn.  At the Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center we work with children who have experienced abuse or neglect so you must excel at working with children and vulnerable families.  We are so excited to be growing to best serve the children of our 15 counties we serve in Nebraska.  If you are looking for a fulfilling career where each day is an opportunity to help children and families, this is the place for you!

Job Title: Forensic Interviewer (North Platte)

The Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center is hiring a full-time Forensic Interviewer for our North Platte office.  This person will be working with children, families and our multidisciplinary team to ensure that our mission is being followed.  They are responsible for the forensic interviews of children as well as case tracking.  We are looking for people with integrity, interpersonal skills and a willingness to always be learning and engaging.  At the Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center we work daily as a team to optimize positive outcomes for our clients.  Our Forensic Interviewer must strive to be part of a team that values each member’s unique assets and can be accountable.  Check out the full job description and duties in the link below!

Forensic Interviewer job description

Job Title: Family Advocate (McCook)

The Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center is hiring a Family Advocate in the McCook area!  This person will work part-time to staff our satellite office in McCook, Nebraska.  The candidate must have interpersonal skills, be trustworthy, always ready to learn and work as a team. Our advocate spends a lot of time with children and families, working to help them find services to help them.  At the Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center we value one another’s unique assets and regularly work as a team to provide the best possible service to each family we serve.  We are also looking for a candidate who is flexible and able to travel for work.  Check out the full job description and duties in the link below!

Family Advocate Job Description

HIRING- Full Time Forensic Interviewer

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Forensic Interviewer- to apply email resume to director@bridgeofhopecac.org.

 

The mission of the Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center is to ensure that suspected victims of child abuse are not revictimized by the system designed to protect them. The Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center coordinates a multidisciplinary team response to allegations of child abuse and neglect in a safe and child-focused setting.

 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

A Forensic Interviewer is tasked with obtaining a statement from a child in a developmentally sensitive, unbiased and truth-seeking manner that will support accurate and fair decision making in the criminal justice and child welfare systems through the use of nationally accredited forensic interview practices.  An advocate provides on-site and follow-up advocacy to non-offending caregivers of children alleging abuse.  Advocates coordinate with a team of responders to assure appropriate referrals for services are secured.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

      Forensic Interviewer:

·       Successfully complete forensic interviewing training designed for professionals who are responsible for the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases and working in a Child Advocacy Center setting;

·       Conduct forensic interviews of child victims of abuse as requested by law enforcement, Health and Human Services and or the prosecuting attorney;

·       Assist in observing and providing input during forensic interviews conducted by other trained forensic interviewers;

·       Participate in quarterly peer reviews on a local and statewide basis;

·       Provide testimony in court hearings;

·       Participate in the multi-disciplinary case planning of involved cases

 

      Advocate:

·       Provide crisis response, outreach and support to children and families;

·       Complete intake information and secure appropriate forms for service;

·       Assist families in accessing resources beneficial to their needs;

·       Contact non-offending caregiver within three days after the initial visit and complete follow-up contact(s) at least monthly or as needed; 

·       Maintain timely, thorough and accurate case documentation to include all contacts with a victim/caregiver;

·       Track monthly statistical information as required or directed;

·       Assist the MDT with measuring effectiveness and addressing identified system improvements

 

      Other Duties:

·       Serve as a team leader for SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) communication and community education (nursing experience not required)

·       Assist the Coordinator in coordination of child abuse cases required under Nebraska State Statute, National Children’s Alliance Accreditation Standards and Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center policies.

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

·       Knowledge and understanding of issues related to the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases

·       Knowledge and understanding of issues related to the disclosure process of child victims

·       Knowledge and understanding of issues related to memory and suggestibility, as well as age appropriate language in conducting interviews with child victims

·       Must respect and maintain confidentiality

·       Ability to work in a stressful environment with a difficult subject matter

·       Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

·       Strong organizational skills

·       Self-starter/self-motivator

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor’s degree and/or experience is preferred in the areas of social work, criminal justice or a related field. 

 

Experience: Must possess a high degree of communication and interpersonal skills; strong ability to communicate and interact with children and individuals in crisis; knowledge of community resources; collaboration with medical personnel and team members to support the SANE (sexual assault nurse examiner) program for victims of sexual assault; computer skills; knowledge, experience and expertise in the area of child abuse/neglect and family violence is beneficial.

 

OTHER

·       Must submit to a thorough criminal background check

·       Must have access to a vehicle, possess a valid Nebraska Driver’s License and proof of vehicle insurance

·       Position involves out of town travel

·       Must be willing to work flexible hours

·       On-call responsibilities required

·       Comply with all regulations and policies of the Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center

·       Demonstrate professional behaviors in support of the mission of the Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center to promote a positive image of the organization in the community

·       Direct services supersede all other duties

·       Includes other duties as assigned

ROAR Training Available

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Mandy & McKenzie are ready to ROAR! If your school, youth group, daycare, etc. , is interested in receiving ROAR training please reach out at 308-534-4064 or via email to outreach@bridgeofhopecac.org

ROAR is a child-based education program that teaches children ages 4-8 how to protect themselves from abuse. The interactive and easy to implement lesson is free and designed to be taught in a classroom or group setting. A lion named Rex and his animal friends take children on journey to find his ROAR, a simple and memorable acronym that teaches children that their bodies are their own and empowers children to stand up against abuse. Take home materials reinforce learning and continue the Rules of ROARing conversation at home.