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Join the McNabb Center Team as the Child Abuse Prevention Specialist today!

The Child Abuse Prevention Specialist

Duties:

1. Administrative.

• Complete all documentation in compliance with funding source standards.
• Document client attendance in paper charts and AAPI database within 48 hours of encounter.
• Assist the Team Leader in completing all productivity, QA/QI and quarterly reports as needed.
• Complete all admission paperwork the day of admission.

2.Service Delivery.

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team approach to meet clinical needs of consumers.
• Provide families with necessary linkage and referrals to help meet unmet needs or concerns beyond the scope of the program.
• Evidence and feedback from clients demonstrate Child Abuse Prevention Specialist knowledge of community resources and adequate attempts to facilitate linkage.
• Responds to all flags, emails, and voicemails within 2 business days.
• Monitoring of service effectiveness and compliance.
• Evidence that each client was compliant with group attendance, and non-compliance documented.
• Evidence that all families are seen at group once a week by Child Abuse Prevention Specialist and that both successful and unsuccessful attendance is documented.
• Ensure that groups are facilitated with fidelity to the Nurturing Parenting and Stewards of Children curriculums.
• Schedules and facilitate community classes and events.
• Assists in finding a location and distributing flyers for Nurturing Parenting classes and Stewards of Children Trainings.
• Participates in outreach events and meetings.

3. Productivity.

• Completion of expected productivity as outlined in the grant contract, QA/QI and quarterly report process measures.
• Evidence that all efforts were made to make minimum encounters each month.
• Contact all new referrals within 48 hours.

4. Professionalism/Professional Development.

• Exhibits accountability for assigned responsibilities.
• Responds to all e-mails and voicemails within 2 business days.
• Demonstrate time management skills by arriving on time for groups and supervision meetings.
• Complete tasks by prescribed deadlines and in accordance with P&P.
• Attends professional training so that decisions are in accordance with HRMC policy, CARF and grant requirements.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Accepts other responsibilities as assigned by Team Leader.
• Communication and relationships.
• Attends supervision regularly to communicate any problems and give/receive feedback openly.
• Maintains professional, respectful communication with co-workers, clients, and referral sources even when conflict arises.

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Summary of role of team:

• Provides Nurturing Parenting Classes and Stewards of Children Trainings in multiple counties each week.
• Completes all documentation required for client file, including attendance records, each week.
• Manages phone calls, texts, and voicemails with clients daily.
• Participates in community outreach with community partners each month.
• Inputs and records all trainings, outreach, and client data on program spreadsheet each week.

Summary of position:

• Schedules and facilitates evidence based Nurturing Parenting Classes and Stewards of Children Trainings.
• As well as community outreach in efforts to prevent child abuse within the community.
• Serves as an advocate and educator for program participants.
• Maintains accurate and complete client files and program data.
• Communicates with program team to coordinate services based on community need.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• Position primarily operates in office but may operate in the community based on client and group needs.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

1. Schedules and facilitates evidence based Nurturing Parenting Classes and Stewards of Children Trainings.

• Provides Nurturing Parenting Classes each week in each county served. Completing all required paperwork and documentation for each client.
• Provides Stewards of Children training in each county served each quarter.
• Provide clients with additional community resources as needed.

2. Provides community outreach in efforts to prevent child abuse within the community.

• Provides community outreach to community partners regarding child abuse in all counties staff person serves each quarter.
• Provides outreach information on both Nurturing Parenting Classes and Stewards of Children Trainings.
• Participates in April Child Abuse Prevention Month outreach by sharing swag and information with community partners and families.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $16.90 /hr based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

• In-person daily attendance required.
• Non-traditional schedule with some groups going until 7:30 PM.

Travel:

• Must be capable of driving a car and using your personal vehicle to commute to group locations in multiple counties.
• Must possess a valid Tennessee Driver's License and proof of insurance.

Equipment/Technical Competency:

• Daily use of computer required.
• Must be able to send emails, compose professional documents, and maintain/track data in spreadsheets.
• Also required to use office phone and company cell phone on daily basis to answer calls, text clients, and return voicemails.

QUALIFICATIONS - Child Abuse Prevention Specialist

Experience / Knowledge:

• One-year experience in a human services or related field; including experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Education / License:

• High School Diploma or Bachelor's degree in human services or related field.
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• Familiarity with common psychological issues associated with the target population.

Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize and organize work in order to achieve multiple goals.
• Ability to relate and work well with the public and other professionals.
• Ability to present ideas/information clearly and effectively.
• Outpatient/Community based environment.
• Must be capable of assisting in utilizing non- violent methods of crisis intervention including therapeutic holding.
• Must have mental ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure.
• Must be adhere to agency guidelines regarding background checks and screenings.

Location:

• Knox County, Tennessee
  
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Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.