Employment

It’s a great time to become part of a dynamic, caring agency that addresses a major community public health epidemic: child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Kristi House is 27 years old and still growing to meet the needs of children in Miami-Dade County. As Miami-Dade County’s Children’s Advocacy Center, you’d be part of a team that is helping to heal and protect our community’s most vulnerable victims.

Please check back periodically. Send resume and cover letter to jobs@kristihouse.org.

Kristi House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If an accommodation is needed in order to participate in the application process, please contact jobs@kristihouse.org.

To advise us of your interest in possible employment opportunities at Kristi House, please send a cover letter and resume to: jobs@kristihouse.org.

In the employment, training, promoting, or provision of service to clients, Kristi House will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, country of national origin, language proficiency, or ability to pay. In addition, clients that are diagnosed with co-occurring disorders will not be excluded from service because of the diagnosis. Kristi House will provide reasonable accommodation to all employees and clients as specified by the mandates of the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Department of Children and Families CFOP 60-10, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. All services including communication assistance and auxiliary aids, are provided free of charge to the client.

1. Mental Health Therapist - Part Time/Full Time

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is a part-time position for a licensed mental health professional, designed to provide therapeutic services to child sexual abuse victims, physical abuse victims, children who have experienced sex trafficking, and other traumas along with their parents/caregivers.  The therapist is responsible for carrying a therapeutic caseload of Kristi House clients.  The position reports to the Clinical Supervisor or the Assistant Clinical Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Licensed and have a master’s degree or higher from an accredited university in Clinical Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
  • Training in evidence-based trauma therapy preferred
  • A minimum of 1-year master’s level experience working with children who have experienced trauma or serious mental health issues.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide evidence-based trauma therapy to children and families in a variety of settings, including in-office, in-home, community based, and telehealth.
  • Document all client/collateral and face-to-face contacts via therapy progress notes.
  • On call for critical incidents and ongoing consultation.
  • Maintain professional standards regarding client record keeping and confidentiality.
  • Monitor clients’ clinical progress during the course of treatment via clinical assessment tools.
  • Prepare treatment plans/treatment plan reviews/termination summaries and closing documents.
  • Maintain contact with KH case coordinators and other agencies co-located at the Center to ensure communication among agencies involved with the family.
  • Assess clients/families for co-occurring disorders and make referrals as needed
  • Provide intake and evaluation to clients referred for therapeutic services, as needed
  • Perform related work as required

2. Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides administrative support on day-to-day activities, vital projects and acts as a representative of the CEO by maximizing the impact of the CEO to key constituencies and stakeholders. This includes partnering with business leaders on project development and executive timeline arrangements. Preparing materials and content for meetings, conferences, industry events, and for internal groups such as the Board of Directors. Provide support for the Senior Leadership Team on an as-needed basis. The Executive Assistant will also organize and coordinate executive outreach and external relations efforts. Ensure the CEO is getting adequate, uniform, and succinct information/briefing materials for important meetings. Managing and/or participating on multiple projects, including media, event planning, and travel logistics. The position directly reports to the CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with a business background or related discipline and a passion for supporting Executive level office and personnel.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with Executive level professionals.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a social service setting preferred.
  • Advanced computer skills required: Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Google Workspace, conferencing/online platforms and shared drives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Excellent grammar, writing skills and strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proactive problem solver and ability to work autonomously.
  • Ability to use discretion towards a range of sensitive or potentially confidential information.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
  • Ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff (from direct-service staff to Executive staff, community partners and vendors).
  • Works well under pressure with a variety of deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists the CEO with daily executive administrative duties and completes a broad variety of tasks inclusive of managing an active calendar of appointments and arranging virtual and in-person meetings, completing expense reports, composing and preparing correspondence, gathering and preparing presentations, arranging complex and detailed activities, conference registrations, travel arrangements, itineraries, agendas and relevant documents.
  • Places, receives and directs telephone calls for the CEO.
  • Creates and designs correspondence, tables, charts, graphs, and presentations.
  • Serves as the CEO’s executive liaison to the Board of Directors; manages Board reporting and activities which include Board meetings and internal/external events.
  • Represents the CEO at internal meetings and provides support with agenda planning and preparation for executive committee meetings.
  • Maintains confidential files and contact information related to; coordination of internal and external meetings, conferences, and committees, on and off site to support the CEO’s agenda.
  • Keep track and organize requests for approval
  • Work with the CEO on special projects and initiatives as needed.
  • Support other leadership team members as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned/required.

3. Clinical Assessment Therapist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is a Master’s level, full-time, 40 hours per week position. This position is designed to provide biopsychosocial, trauma-focused assessments to child trauma victims. The assessment therapist is responsible for the initial intake assessment of all cases referred to Kristi House, to identify service needs in a culturally competent/informed manner.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or the Assistant Clinical

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s level mental health therapist.
  • A minimum of 1-year Master’s level experience working with emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
  • Bilingual Spanish or Creole.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide intake assessment and evaluation to all clients referred for KH services.
  • Conduct clinical interviews and a battery of standardized assessment measures to capture a variety of clinical domains specific to trauma to help determine children’s needs.
  • Identify potential external referral sources for specialized services and make referrals as needed.
  • Assist with engaging families into KH services at time of referral or Forensic Interview on an as needed basis.
  • Maintain professional standards regarding client record keeping and confidentiality
  • Maintain a small therapy case load as needed.

4. Project GOLD Mentor

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Mentor will provide peer-support to girls in Project GOLD as a positive example of someone who has overcome exploitation and has restored or is in the process of restoring her life. The position will provide personal advocacy and emotional support, identifying victims’ needs and helping them with identification of resources to assist with restoring their lives. The position provides information, referrals, advocacy and follow-up contact for services. The position also provides facilitation of participation in criminal justice and other public proceedings arising from the crime, spending one to two days per week in the human trafficking “G.R.A.C.E. Court” where the position provides advocacy on behalf of victims. She will also lead a survivor group at the Project GOLD Drop-In Center and encourage girls’ participation in programs.  The Mentor is directly supervised by the Project GOLD Program Manager/Mentor Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Personal history as a survivor of commercial sexual exploitation as an adolescent or young adult. This may include exploitation through prostitution, stripping, or pornography.
  • A significant length of time in recovery from sexual exploitation (out of the commercial sex industry).
  • A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
  • A current driver’s license, insurance and access to a car.
  • Bilingual – English and Spanish preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Accompany Project GOLD girls to GRACE Court and provide support to GRACE court victims who may not have an advocate, working collaboratively with Kristi House staff on court, law enforcement, and prosecution issues.
  • Provide group and one-on-one support and mentoring to adolescent/teen girls who have been commercially sexually exploited. This support will include weekly, biweekly and or monthly meetings (depending on where a young woman is in her recovery).
  • Within the group/individual setting, engage with members to enhance opportunities for success, helping to expand mentees’ ranges of experiences through open communication and discussions.
  • Be available to encourage and support your mentee’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth, provide guidance to mentee in developing problem-solving skills. If sensitive topics come up, seek advice from program staff.
  • Provide written documentation of each contact with your assigned member (group or individual) using Kristi House-designated reporting format and data collection forms.
  • Work collaboratively with the staff at the Drop-In Center in developing appropriate support services, education outreach, safety, and goal development.
  • Attend case reviews and participate in trainings as needed.
  • When appropriate involve family members in the mentee/mentor relationship.
  • Assist with transportation of program members.

RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

  • A personal interest in, and commitment to, working with adolescent girls.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
  • Positive attitude and belief in the hope of recovery from commercial sexual exploitation for adolescent girls.

5. Prevention Education Specialist

This is a 40-hour-a-week staff position responsible for planning, scheduling, and presenting educational programs throughout the Miami-Dade community, particularly in underserved areas, as well as online. Creative approaches, the ability to present before all types of audiences as well as work independently are needed. In addition to presentations, the position assists with response when sexual abuse or exploitation victims are identified and provides appropriate follow-up outreach for services for the children and their families.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Provides presentations to community agencies, staff and personnel on areas relating to child sexual abuse, commercial sexual exploitation, problematic sexual behavior in children, child traumatic stress and related mental wellbeing programs.
  • Provides school presentations relating to issues of internet safety and sexual violence, i.e., boundary safety, sexual harassment, teen dating violence, etc., for the purpose of increasing student awareness and knowledge, and for identifying victims or youth at risk for abuse and exploitation.
  • Creates education and outreach messages using social media, including FB and Instagram.
  • Represents Kristi House at expos, health fairs, and networking events. Some Saturdays are required.
  • Works independently, but under direct supervision of the Education Team Leader and/or Education Director, with weekly supervision/team meetings.
  • Research child trauma topics with a look to become a subject matter expert.
  • Maintains records of presentations, evaluations and victim services and aggregates results in order to create monthly and quarterly reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides presentations to community agencies, staff and personnel on areas relating to child sexual abuse, commercial sexual exploitation, problematic sexual behavior in children, child traumatic stress and related mental wellbeing programs.
  • Provides school presentations relating to issues of internet safety and sexual violence, i.e., boundary safety, sexual harassment, teen dating violence, etc., for the purpose of increasing student awareness and knowledge, and for identifying victims or youth at risk for abuse and exploitation.
  • Creates education and outreach messages using social media, including FB and Instagram.
  • Represents Kristi House at expos, health fairs, and networking events. Some Saturdays are required.
  • Works independently, but under direct supervision of the Education Team Leader and/or Education Director, with weekly supervision/team meetings.
  • Research child trauma topics with a look to become a subject matter expert.
  • Maintains records of presentations, evaluations and victim services and aggregates results in order to create monthly and quarterly reports.

6. Masters Level Therapist Project GOLD

This is a Master’s level, full-time, 40 hours per week position providing intake, assessment, individual, family, and group services to youth who are victims or at risk of human trafficking/commercial sexual exploitation and their non-offending caregivers at Project GOLD (PG). The therapist is responsible for carrying a list of care of PG members and, on occasion, other Kristi House office therapy clients. The position reports directly to the PG Associate Director and, as needed, PG Director or Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Masters Degree or higher from an accredited university in Clinical Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Psychology.
  • A minimum of 1 year of Masters level experience and ability to work with youth who are at risk and/or trauma exposed (sexual abuse and HT/CSEC preferred) and their families.
  • Ability to manage workload, adjust to changing priorities and opportunities.
  • Experience interfacing with the community and working in a culturally diverse environment.
  • Survivors of HT/CSE/commercial sex industry/people with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Complete comprehensive clinical intake assessment of youth referred for PG services.
  • Complete clinical and HT/CSE outcomes or screening tools at intake, during the course and at the end of treatment as per Kristi House therapy policies, or as otherwise needed.
  • Provide individual and/or family therapy (i.e. TF-CBT, etc.) as appropriate to PG members at the PG drop-in center, in the home, at school, or at other Kristi House offices.
  • Prepare treatment plans/treatment plan reviews for individual and family therapy or groups, discharge summaries, and therapy summary or progress reports as needed.
  • Develop and maintain strategies to engage caregivers in intake and therapy services.
  • Lead/co-facilitate therapeutic, life skills, activities of daily living, safety/prevention, psychoeducational, and other group programming at the drop-in center.
  • Document all contact and activity conducted whether virtual, in-person, telephone, email, or other correspondence via therapy progress notes.
  • Be on-call for critical incidents/crises and ongoing consultation when applicable/needed.
  • Maintain professional standards regarding record keeping and confidentiality.
  • Maintain contact with other PG staff with overlapping lists of care as well as other agencies providing services or involved with PG members (e.g. DCF, Citrus, GRACE Court, SAO, and other community partners) to ensure communication among agencies.
  • Prepare for/attend weekly supervision to discuss list of care, documentation, and other needs.
  • Assess youth and families for co-occurring disorders and make referrals as needed.
  • Attend monthly therapeutic group supervision and psychiatric case review.
  • Transport members and/or caregivers as needed for continuity of services.
  • Travel for meetings, staffings, court, or conferences as needed.
  • Perform related work as required.
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