Victims Advocate Job at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

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  • Mayo Clinic
  • Rochester, MN

Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic


Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and  comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Mayo Clinic Center for Safe and Healthy Children and Adolescents (MCCSHCA) is hiring a Victim Advocate to provide essential advocacy services within the Center. MCCSHCA coordinates investigative and intervention services to bring together representatives from multiple disciplines (including law enforcement, child protection, victim advocates, prosecution, mental health, and medical providers) to work collaboratively on behalf of children who have experienced or witnessed abuse, neglect, or other serious crimes. MCCSHCA is a child-focused and child-friendly center that helps children feel safe and secure during an emotional and confusing time.

MCCSHCA provides a victim advocate to represent and give a voice to affected children and families. The victim advocate works to minimize child and family trauma and promote recovery throughout the child abuse investigation, court processes, and aftermath. The victim advocate conducts assessments of individual and cultural needs and helps ensure those needs are communicated to and addressed by the multidisciplinary team and other service providers. The victim advocate provides crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and case management throughout the life of the case. The victim advocate accompanies children and families to legal proceedings when appropriate and assists in their preparation. The victim advocate is responsible for maintaining client documentation in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.

A love of dogs is a plus! Following successful completion of orientation, training requirements, and approximately six months of employment, this individual will serve as a backup handler for MCCSHCA’s Duo Dog, helping support a welcoming, comforting, and child-friendly environment for patients and families.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or other related field. Knowledge of state and federal statutes regarding victims' rights, domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct, and other crime areas. Ability to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers. Demonstrates ability to work individually as well as with the team. Preferred: Spanish speaking skills. Criminal background check every 5 years.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $27.99 - 41.98/ hour;

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday 7:30-5:00 (requiring some flexibility dependent on cases)

Weekend Schedule

n/a

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.  Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.


Equal Opportunity


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" .  Mayo Clinic participates in  E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Tricia Harding

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Weekend work

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