Full Time Victim Advocate for Domestic Violence Services at SWAN Olney Office

The Victim Advocate works out of the SWAN Effingham Office. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The Victim Advocate assists victims/survivors of domestic violence through the civil and criminal justice process, provides information regarding legal remedies, the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, shelter services, crime witness information and other SWAN services. The Victim Advocate assists victims with efforts to obtain emergency orders of protection, plenary orders of protection and filing criminal complaints. Victim Advocates provide follow-up supportive services and safety planning. The Victim Advocate must answer telephone calls, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and be able to utilize other program-specific computer programs for the domestic violence programs.

The service area is Effingham and Clay counties. Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel within the service area. This position requires a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

SWAN has 9 paid holidays, offers employer paid health and dental insurance for the employee, offers employee paid vision insurance, life insurance, and other supplementary insurance plans at open enrollment periods. In addition, a retirement plan is available after one year of employment.

Employment is contingent upon successful background checks. To apply, please go to www.swandvhl.org, complete the employment application form and email it along with your resume to ajohnson@swandvhl.org and lwarner@swandvhl.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person