1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Child Advocate do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Child Advocacy
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What is your job title?
Child Advocate
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
I am self-employed, an independent contractor in the field of Child Advocacy. I began this journey when my now teen child was six years old. She was diagnosed with "mild autism." That opened up a whole new world for me! Before, I had been a Nurse (19 yrs.), and a Real Estate Broker (8 yrs.). In order for me to get the services my daughter needed to advance academically and socially, I had to teach myself the world of Special Education. Now I assist other families, who are just beginning their journey.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
nine years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
30-32 a week
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
Meeting with the child and family, drafting an action plan, making suggestions as far as education and individual education plans tailored to each child's needs. I do accompany families to meetings at school if they feel they need the support. Some do well alone, some need an objective person on the child's team. My duties include research, staying current on special education laws, and providing the families with up to date information so they can make educated decisions regarding their childrens education.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
29,761.
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
35000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
n/a
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
I feel this is a new area, and I am compensated on par with other child advocates in this area.
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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-1 Income
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-1 Work Environment - co-workers
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-1 Work Environment - supervisors
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-1 Benefits
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-1 Hours
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-1 Level of responsibility
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-1 The actual "work" you do at your job
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-1 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
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