Summary

CENTER FOR HOPE:

In response to the growing presence of violence in Baltimore, LifeBridge Health is committed to building hope within our communities with the new Center for Hope. Center for Hope is a unique space where comprehensive programs, experts and city agency partners join together to foster positivity, safety and success for children, youth and adults. The first of its kind in the nation, Center for Hope is a model for employing integrated programs and services designed to break the cycle of violence and its lifelong impact for victims of all races, ethnicities and religions, from the cradle to old age.

JOB SUMMARY:

Join the Center for Hope as a Bilingual Family Advocate and be a key player in our mission to prevent violence and support survivors. You will assist clients throughout the process of the Child Advocacy Center program at Center for Hope. This position is critical to helping clients stay informed and connected to the investigation and prosecution process, reduce distress, and obtain supportive and healing services. You will work with our multidisciplinary partners including law enforcement, child protective services and prosecutors. Your expertise in victim advocacy. Child maltreatment and exploitation will be crucial. If you are proactive, compassionate, and committed to social justice, we invite you to join our dedicated team at the Center for Hope.

  JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Seasoned professional knowledge; equivalent to a Master's degree; knowledge in more than one discipline Minimum Bachelors degree in Counseling, Social Work or Psychology or related field Minimum one year experience in field of childhood trauma, sexual abuse and intimate partner violence preferred Knowledge of child development, child sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect preferred Some evening hours up to 7 pm

Additional Information

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.