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PARTICIPATE

Your active support is a valuable gift to give. We are always seeking individuals interested in serving on a committee, hosting a fundraiser, or volunteering at events.

You can also participate by hosting a K.I.D.D. Fund paper kite promotion, raising awareness via our social networking sites, or by attending one of our events.

Interested? Fill out the form on our contact page, and we will be in touch!
ADVOCATE

Being a volunteer advocate is a rewarding and important component of crisis intervention.

Advocates go through 32 hours of training to be able to assist victims during some of the most difficult times of their lives.

Advocates can be called day or night to accompany victims at either the hospital, the courtroom, or police stations. They are a warm and compassionate liaison answering questions, assisting with immediate needs, and comforting victims during crisis.

If you're interested in learning more about becoming a victim advocate, email us! There are information sessions every other month that can give you helpful information about this opportunity. Please check out our calendar page for upcoming dates.
VOLUNTEER

Donating time to volunteer is one of the most generous ways to make a difference.

Some examples of volunteers include providing a warm meal, offering your professional services, tutoring, painting, gardening, and the list goes on!

Choose to volunteer on a regular basis, one time, or with a group.

Interested in volunteering?

We are excited to hear from you!

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EMPLOYMENT

CURRENT OPENINGS

Full time Licensed Mental Health Professional

LCPC or LCSW-C. (Licensed graduates will be considered). Therapist will provide services to
adults, children and their families. Position is a 35 hour work week with flexible hours in a supportive environment. Strong organization and computer skills are required. Company pays dental, vision, life insurance and 12 holidays. Accrual starts immediately for vacation, sick and personal time. Employees have the option to contribute to a 403B plan. Life Crisis Center helps victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and human trafficking. Our services are designed to help victims gain the resources and skills needed to live free of violence. We seek to empower victims to become survivors and we strive to give child victims part of their childhood back.

Crisis Specialist- Full Time Overnight

Crisis Specialist to work in the Safe House and Hotline. Must have strong communication skills and computer knowledge. Flexible availability required, this position is all overnight shift. Background check required. Send cover letter with resume to tciarmoli@lifecrisiscenter.org.

Family Advocate-Wicomico

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Crisis assessment and intervention, risk assessment and safety planning and support for  children and family members at all stages of involvement with the CAC.
2. Assess individual needs, cultural considerations for child/family and help to ensure those  needs are being addressed in concert with the MDT and other service providers.
3. Present at the CAC during the forensic interview in order to participate in information  sharing with other MDT members, inform and support the family regarding the  coordinated, multidisciplinary response, and assess needs of children and nonoffending caregivers.
4. Educate and assist non-offending parents and other secondary victims in ensuring access to victim’s rights and crime victim’s compensation.
5. Participate in case review to communicate and discuss the unique needs of the child and family and associated services planning; and help ensure the coordination of identified services and that the child and family’s concerns are heard and addressed.
6. Provide case status updates to the family, including investigations, court date, continuances, dispositions, sentencing and inmate status notification (including offender release from custody)
7. Engage with the child and family to help them understand the investigation/ prosecution process and help ensure understanding of crime victims’ rights. Court accompaniment, attending court hearings and providing court testimony when necessary.
8. Provide information and referral on basic needs and services (housing, protective orders, domestic violence intervention, food, transportation, public assistance, civil legal services, etc.)
9. Facilitate referrals for trauma-focused, evidence-supported mental health and attend specialized medical treatment for child victim for emotional support.
10. Assist the CAC team in providing outreach support, advocacy, and public prevention education regarding the Child Advocacy model of intervention.

11. Submit time and effort reporting for grant and outreach data needs to the CAC and LCC.
12. Attend appropriate community and internal team meetings, including CAC meetings and trainings.
13. Obtain training to specialize in services to child abuse victims, trauma-informed care, and CAC accreditation standards.
14. Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director and/or Executive Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Possession of a Master’s Degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university is preferred, experience in field can be substituted for higher level degree.
2. Experience in providing crisis intervention to clients whom have been victims of abuse.
3. Ability to communicate well with others both verbally and in writing.
4. Ability to establish working relationships with community partners.
5. Must have a balanced, realistic attitude toward oneself in the provider role and an ability to maintain objectivity and draw boundaries.
6. Working knowledge of and adherence to laws and ethics pertaining to mental health and in work with children.

Send cover letter with resume to tciarmoli@lifecrisiscenter.org.

Child Advocacy Center/MDT Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the general day-to-day operations of the CAC.
2. Schedule, attend, and facilitate monthly case review meetings.
3. Maintain CAC equipment and ensure needs are met of office locations.
4. Schedule peer review in accordance with NCA standards.
5. Ensure that operations adhere to the Somerset County Child Advocacy Center Guidelines
for the MDT.
6. Responsible for coordinating and facilitating bi-monthly Advisory Team agenda and communicating ongoing processes of the CAC.
7. Develop and deliver community education and awareness presentations and activities relevant to child abuse awareness/prevention and services offered by the Child Advocacy Center.
8. Provide ongoing professional development and opportunities for wellness and building resiliency as a team for MDT members.
9. Develop and provide a CAC/MDT orientation to all existing and incoming MDT members.
10. Maintain CAC statistics and ensure that all grant reports and data are generated promptly to ensure the sustainability of the CAC.
11. Serve as a liaison to the CAC Advisory Board, the Maryland Children’s Alliance and the Southern Region NCAC Chapter.
12. Obtain training to specialize in services to victims, trauma-informed care, and accreditation standards.
13. Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director and/or Executive Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Possession of a Master’s Degree in a human services field from an accredited college
or university is preferred, experience in field can be substituted for higher level degree.
2. Experience in providing crisis intervention to clients whom have been victims of abuse.
3. Ability to communicate well with others both verbally and in writing.
4. Ability to establish working relationships with community partners.
5. Must have a balanced, realistic attitude toward oneself in the provider role and an ability to
maintain objectivity and draw boundaries.
6. Working knowledge of and adherence to laws and ethics pertaining to mental health and in
work with children.

Send cover letter with resume to tciarmoli@lifecrisiscenter.org.

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