Family Advocate

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation:

Salary Range

$24.00 - $38.50 Union Position: No Department Details Summary Provides crisis assessment and intervention, risk assessment and safety planning and support for children and non-offending caregivers in cases of alleged child abuse.

Job Description

Assesses individual needs, and cultural considerations for child/family and ensures those needs are addressed. Assists with procuring concrete services (housing, protection orders, food, transportation, public assistance, etc.). Provides referrals for trauma focused, evidence-supported mental health. Supports, responds, refers, advocates, informs and documents the care of patients seen. Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) providing information, insight, and advocating for the best interests of the child and non-offending caregiver throughout the case. Delivers care in accordance with established standards of performance. Follows up with families throughout the life of the case and assists with any needs or questions that may arise. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director. Qualifications Minimum bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services. Minimum two years’ experience working with children and families preferred. Training and experience in working with multidisciplinary teams and the court system preferred. Individuals who provide victim advocacy services for children and families at the Children's Advocacy Centers (CAC) must demonstrate participation in ongoing education in the field of victim advocacy roles and ensure seamless coordination of victim advocacy services. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.