Behavioral Health Clinician (Sexual Assault Advocate - Nancy J Cotterman Center)

Broward County, Florida
$65,401.26 - $104,381.37 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan

Nov 06, 2024
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Behavioral Health Clinician (Sexual Assault Advocate) within the Nancy J Cotterman Center. General Description Provides counseling, screening, assessment, and intervention to individuals and families. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, gerontology, psychology, counseling or closely related field to area of assignment. Requires one (1) year in social services casework, counseling or closely related field to area of assignment. Depending on the area of assignment, six (6) months of clinical case management may also be required. Special Requirements Depending upon area of assignment, may be required to work nights/weekends/holidays. Tentative schedule for this position is 11pm to 9am Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Special Certifications and Licenses Required Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License for duration of appointment. Depending upon area of assignment, licensures and/or certifications may be required. Preferences Experience working with survivors of sexual violence and child abuse. Bilingual English/Spanish, English/Creole and/or English/Portuguese Trained in forensic interviewing Licensure (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Evaluate and provide crisis intervention services to survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking and child abuse and their non-offending family members, in person or by telephone. Accompany clients during initial and follow up forensic medical examinations, appointments, interviews, trial and sentencing and other necessary appointments or services. Act as an advocate between the families and law enforcement, state attorney's office, child protective services and other entities to ensure that the needs and/or concerns of the client are being addressed and rights upheld. Provide information to clients about available services and resources and coordinate/deliver agency services. Conduct forensic interviews. Testify at depositions, hearings, and trials as required. Explain the legal process to clients and family members as it pertains to individual cases; coordinates with local law enforcement agencies and the State Attorney's Office regarding the status of cases. Prepare required casework and narrative reports, typically using computer-based applications. Complete intakes and triage cases as needed to determine appropriate services. Assist clients with completing assistance and relocation applications. Represents the agency in community events, staffing, and stakeholder meetings. Answer after-hour calls as needed. Participate in staff meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings and trainings as scheduled. Conduct community presentations and educational groups. Assists with special projects assigned by the supervisor. Perform emergency service duties in the event of a County emergency or disaster (e.g., staffing a shelter prior, during or after a hurricane). Performs related work as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time or sustained keyboard operations. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery. SPECIAL INFORMATION County Core Competencies All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section. Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.