Job Description: Victim Advocate

Supervised by: Domestic Violence Program Manager

Position Profile: Under the supervisor of the Domestic Violence Program Manager, the Victim Advocate provides crisis intervention, criminal justice support and advocacy services to victims of crime. The Victim Advocate assists participants in addressing their immediate crisis, accessing referrals and services, problem solving, setting, and working towards both short-term and long-term goals, including the acquisition of housing, childcare, legal services, education, and employment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide immediate, short-term emotional and physical care for victims/survivors.
• Assess immediate victim/survivor needs and assist with appropriate shelter placement/referral.
• Provide crisis intervention, emergency assistance and associated support services to victims/survivors.
• Perform advocacy on behalf of participants when needed with outside service providers.
• Consult with Latinx community to develop a plan to conduct outreach to increase services and inform victims/survivors of their rights.
• Provide financial intervention for victims/survivors related needs.
• Accompany participants to court/legal appointments to act as an advocate when requested/necessary and provide a legal case plan.
• Document participant and collateral contacts in a timely manner.
• Adhere to ethical practice standards and comply with CRC policies and procedures.
• Work in collaboration with all members of the program staff.
• Assist with the facilitation of psycho-educational groups for program participants when requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Some human service experience, especially case management and crisis intervention; homeless intervention, mental health, or domestic violence.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a social service-related field.
• State certified 40-hour Domestic Violence Counselor training or complete within 90 days of hire.
• MS Office proficiency: ability to learn the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Efforts to Outcomes (ETO).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.

Physical requirements:

• Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending, and stair climbing.
• Occasional light lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment at a computer, including repetitive use of a keyboard and mouse.

This position is full-time, non-exempt and is paid according to federal and state laws. Candidates selected for hire are required to undergo a TB screening and LiveScan background screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Encinitas, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: One location