Synergy Services · 2 months ago
Internship: Victim Advocate
Gladstone, MO
Internship
Onsite
InternSynergy Services is dedicated to supporting children and families through its Children’s Advocacy Center. The Victim Advocate Intern provides advocacy and support to improve outcomes for victims and their families during the investigation and intervention processes, while also facilitating access to services and community resources.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Responsible for obtaining and assessing pertinent information regarding family history (ACEs) and current functioning of the family
Evaluate and assess the need for the family to receive supportive services; identify and link family to appropriate services; assist family in accessing service when appropriate
Knowledgeable regarding and able to facilitate access to local community resources
Offers guidance and support for the child and families throughout the investigation process
Act as a liaison between family members and the MDT regarding case disposition within the other agencies involved in the investigation (i.e. law enforcement, Children’s Division, prosecution.)
Assists with recording and documentation of forensic interviews
Provides family information, service engagement, and updates to the MDT on a regular basis including case review settings
Documents family’s progress in obtaining and engaging in services
Maintains files/database with integrity and accuracy
As a member of the CAC team, ensure CAC space is neat and comfortable for family and MDT
Participate in defining program outcomes and maintaining all necessary data to comply with grant related outcome measurement information
Navigate complex systems and determine areas of strengths and needs for child/youth and family as appropriate. Advocate with or for client to meet needs, assist in service navigation and engagement, and communicate with any multi-disciplinary teams who are engaged with the child/youth and/or family
Supports client choice in care, engagement and help-seeking skills
Participates in supervision for one hour per week with the Field Instructor to discuss families, MDT, and barriers or challenges as well as creative solutions and ideas
Attends and engages in statewide and regional meetings, trainings and discussions regarding trends, changes, challenges and solutions to common reluctance or barriers when working with families and children experiencing trauma and possible additional system trauma
Participates in professional development and training
Respects confidentiality of client/agency
Behaves in honest, fair, and ethical manner; demonstrates consistency in words and actions; models high standards of ethics
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
Assesses and recognizes own strength and challenges and pursues self-development
Deals effectively with pressure; identifies skills to build resiliency in self
Listens effectively and communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates, evaluates, and recommends alternative solutions
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in social work, psychology, family studies, sociology, education, or related field
Available at least 14 hours per week during regular business hours Monday through Thursday 8a to 5p
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the community
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
Ability to use audio/video equipment and general office equipment
Ability to use computer software, including Windows, Word for Windows, EXCEL, and Access
Respects confidentiality of client/agency
Behaves in honest, fair, and ethical manner; demonstrates consistency in words and actions; models high standards of ethics
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
Assesses and recognizes own strength and challenges and pursues self-development
Deals effectively with pressure; identifies skills to build resiliency in self
Listens effectively and communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates, evaluates, and recommends alternative solutions
Regular weekly attendance of practicum hours as determined by the intern's university and field instructor
Company
Synergy Services
Ending violence in our community requires a comprehensive approach of efforts to provide safe places for victims of violence, to empower survivors to rise above their circumstances and to educate the entire community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase