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 29 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 (Full-Time)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Kristi House is currently seeking Licensed Therapists to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions. Therapists will have one location to work from and can choose between Miami Gardens, Downtown Miami, South Miami, or Homestead.

Kristi House is dedicated to eradicating child abuse and child sex trafficking – working nationally on solutions, and locally to heal child-victims. Kristi House provides an integrated solution for families navigating the complex services involved in the healing process.

This is a Master’s level (Full-time: 40 hours per week, Part-time: 10 – 32 hours per week) position designed to provide therapeutic services to child sexual abuse victims, physical abuse victims, and/or children who have experienced sex trafficking, along with their parents/caregivers. The therapist is responsible for carrying a therapeutic caseload for Kristi House clients, including individual, group, and family therapy. The position reports to the Clinical Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Clinical Social Work, Mental Health, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
  • A minimum of 1 year Masters level experience working with emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide office, in-home or teletherapy for children and their caregivers who are overcoming sexual abuse.
  • Serve 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.
  • Prepare for and attend weekly supervision to discuss client’s progress, therapists’ needs and administrative paperwork.
  • Assess clients/families for co-occurring disorders and make referrals as needed.
  • Attend bi-weekly group supervision and monthly psychiatric case review.
  • Lead a therapeutic group at KH such as Teen Group, Pathways, or Parents Group.
  • Perform and be available as back up for initial clinical intake assessments.

2. Transportation Coordinator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position designed to coordinate and provide transportation services to child abuse victims and their families located in Miami-Dade County. The position will drive a passenger van and coordinate all aspects of transportation scheduling for clients with the assistance of the Family Advocacy and Therapy teams. Work is performed under the supervision of the Operations Manager. Performance is monitored through periodic and annual job evaluation processes.

The position is part of Kristi House’s Operations team and as such is involved in related functions for the department including picking up donations for annual events and fundraisers. The position assists with delivery of items/supplies being sent to clients by staff as needed and as the driver’s schedule permits.

When the driver has no clients to transport, other duties may be assigned in the office, including but not limited to reception coverage at one of multiple offices.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Safe driving record
  • Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Experience transporting people; experience with emotionally disturbed youth & families preferred.
  • Friendly and welcoming to all client families.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The person in this position is required to work a 40-hour week using “flex” time as needed to facilitate early and late pickups. When there are no scheduled pickups, the driver is expected to be on site at one of the Kristi House offices to assist with office-related functions (such as front desk coverage when receptionist is out), complete monthly tracking logs and other documentation as required.

  • Coordinate with KH Family Advocates, KH Therapists, and professionals from other social service agencies to provide transportation services.
  • Arrange for picking up and dropping off children and adults for therapy appointments and/or related appointments, as available. Priority will be given to open cases and appointments for therapy purposes.
  • Calculate times/distances and navigate geographical areas of Miami-Dade County as needed to ensure punctual arrival to appointments.
  • Observe and report information regarding clients to the appropriate staff.
  • Accompany child to/from vehicle to/from home, school or office as needed.
  • Ensure passengers follow safety rules of the vehicle–wearing seat belts, remaining seated during trips, sitting in appropriate location, behaving appropriately.
  • Transport and accompany staff as needed on home visits to meet with their clients.
  • Maintain record of client attendance and submit to the Program Director on weekly basis.
  • Monitor, schedule, and record maintenance of the vehicle as it requires, including regular cleaning (inside/outside), oil changes, etc. using vehicle maintenance chart.
  • Implement and comply with emergency evacuation procedures–attend required training.
  • Participate in agency-wide events, staff meetings, community outreach, public presentations.
  • Assist with administrative functions as needed when available (mostly front desk coverage).
  • Perform related work as required.

3. Project GOLD Director

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Kristi House’s Project GOLD began the first Drop-In Center in Florida and continues operating the only one in South Florida offering safe space and individualized wrap-around services exclusively for girls who have experienced or are at high-risk of commercial sexual exploitation. Recently, Project GOLD also has started offering some services to boys who are survivors or at high-risk of commercial sexual exploitation.

The Director of Project GOLD oversees all the daily operations of the Drop-In Center, including the property and programming. The Director supervises the Project GOLD Associate Director and Program Manager. The Project GOLD Director is supervised by the Chief Operating Officer. The position is responsible for Project GOLD grants, financial approvals, policies and procedures, and quality of services. The Project GOLD Director participates in the development and maintenance of community partnerships, training and outreach, and representing the program in local, state, and national Human Trafficking committees, task forces, multi-disciplinary teams, and other related meetings and initiatives as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree in social work or related field of study preferred.
  • At least 3-5 years of prior experience working in a social service setting.
  • At least 3 years of experience working with youth with mental health related issues, complex trauma and/or child welfare or juvenile justice involvement.
  • At least 2-3 years in a position of management.
  • Awareness and sensitivity to the intersectionality of gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture, and the systems of oppression, exposure to trauma, and involvement in child welfare and justice systems that impact at-risk and trafficked youth.
  • Experience interfacing with children and members of the community and working in a culturally diverse environment.
  • Survivors of CSE/trafficking/commercial sex industry/people with lived experience encouraged to app

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Directly supervise Project GOLD Associate Director and Program Manager in overseeing Survivor Leadership and Mentorship, Individual and Family Therapy, Group Programming, Youth Advocacy, Academic and Employment Enrichment, and other direct care services. Perform as back-up supervisor in these areas in their absence.
  • Directly supervise the Lead Youth Advocate and oversee the Youth Advocate Program.
  • Develop and evaluate adherence to Kristi House and Project GOLD policies and procedures pertaining to safety, operation of the Drop-In Center, fiscal accountability, direct services and programming, and management of staff.
  • Oversee management of program budget, expenses, and overall finances in collaboration with the Kristi House finance department and staff.
  • Oversee reports, data and statistics, and documentation pertaining to program and staff performance, grants, and other deliverables.
  • Attend weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, and quarterly staff and leadership meetings, rounds, and multi-disciplinary team staffings.
  • Represent Kristi House and Project GOLD in the areas of commercial exploitation of children, sex trafficking, and trauma by participating and presenting at community meetings, committees, task forces, and conferences, both local and nationally.
  • The position will participate in community outreach events to promote the Kristi House Children’s Advocacy Center and the Project GOLD Drop-In Center.
  • Serve on-call to manage emergency situations and urgent concerns as needed.
  • Participate in screening, interviewing, hiring, training, and development of staff.
  • Complete performance evaluations of staff directly supervised as well as review all other staff 90-day and annual evaluations.
  • Establish and maintain an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with the philosophy of Kristi House and Project GOLD to all members and staff.
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