With compassion and commitment, Child Abuse Specialists embody the Legacy mission of making life better for others. They do this by collecting psychosocial information from parents/guardians of patients, assessing immediate risk. They work in partnership with the Emergency Department multi-disciplinary team, Law Enforcement, Department of Human Services and CARES NW. You are committed to working with healthcare teams to ensure every patient receives the care, comfort and dignity they deserve. If this is how you define your role as a Child Abuse Specialist, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

 

At CARES Northwest, the health and safety of children come first. We are passionate about ending child abuse through effective prevention, medical evaluation, treatment and support. Join us as we help children and families overcome the crisis of abuse, and move forward toward hope and healing. Established in 1987, CARES Northwest is one of nation’s oldest children’s advocacy centers and the largest in Oregon. Our program is a unique collaboration of four health systems – Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, OHSU’s Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, and Providence Children’s Health – and child abuse multidisciplinary partners in Multnomah and Washington counties. Advocating for over 42,000 children in our 34-year history, CARES Northwest is a leader in our region’s efforts to protect our increasingly diverse and complex community of children and promote their healing.

Child Abuse Specialists (CAS) typically work irregular and unscheduled hours and are sited at Legacy Emanuel Hospital Department (ED). When called upon they are responsible for responding within 30 minutes or less.

As a condition of hire and as requested throughout employment, Cares NW requires child abuse background checks which are conducted through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Background Check Unit (BCU).   This requires a signed release and authorization and the background check includes a search of DHS systems for any history of abuse or neglect of a child. If a record exists, the BCU will report the finding back to CARES NW and findings will be addressed in accordance with program policies.

 

Education:

MSW, MA, or MEd in social work, counseling, or related field.

 

Experience:

Minimum two years’ experience relating to child abuse issues.

 

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to relate well to children and adults in crisis. Strengths in working as a part of a multidisciplinary team.

  

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION: 

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Requires Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) actively working toward LCSW licensure, or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Registered LPC Intern actively working toward LPC licensure.

USD $38.50 - USD $55.06 /Hr.

Risk of exposure to blood and body fluids . Must be able to lift push pull 0 20 pounds. Risk of exposure to droplet and contact pathogens particles N95 PAPR required for all COVID 19 patients except for AGP s Annual E required .