Family Advocate

Job description

Description Family Advocate Rochester, NY Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY) protects and provides health care and education that empowers individuals and families. With respect. Without judgment. No matter what. In support of PPCWNY’s mission, the Family Advocate provides support to families and child victims of sexual and physical abuse, including crisis intervention, follow-up counseling, advocacy, and referral services. This position will work collaboratively with community agencies to reduce systemic trauma to children and their families, and to advocate for successful case resolutions for children and to provide support/guidance to non-offending significant others. The home office for this position is mainly in Rochester but travel to all five counties is possible when on call. Essential Functions: - 30% Provides crisis intervention and short-term counseling to primary and secondary child victims of sexual and child abuse and their families, in person and/or by phone - 25% Screens and coordinates incoming cases including introductions to Bivona Child Advocacy Center (BCAC) staff, reviewing procedures, and assistance completing forms - 25% Works collab...