What are the responsibilities and job description for the Domestic Violence Community Advocate (FT) position at Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse?
Provide direct services, including
- personal advocacy
- crisis intervention
- support and appropriate referrals
- emotional support
- basic legal advocacy
- medical advocacy
- facilitate victims/survivors’ awareness of the affective, behavioral, and cognitive effects of their experience and enhance their ability to cope/adjust.
Assist with the reach of community members - proactively for awareness and action month activities including: Stalking Awareness Month, Teen Violence Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Action Month or others as designated.
Reach community members proactively through a strong presence at a variety of functions and locations that are accessed by community members. Provide information, resources, and support in a multitude of contexts including (but not limited to) city fairs, city wide events, and community outreaches.
Assist with the compilation of monthly/quarterly statistics related to agency services.
Participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as requested to ensure appropriate supervision, support, and coordinated service provision.
Participate in educational sessions (including self-directed study) for purposes of professional development to ensure current knowledge and skills and compliance with statutory/accreditation/program standards mandates including changes in Washington and Idaho statutes and related agency polices and procedures.
Maintain agency/client confidentiality as required by ATVP policy; ensure security of client records and the office areas.
Maintain agency files, including the updating and filing of all client paperwork, and statistical record keeping in a timely and organized manner.
Participate in the agency back up rotation for after-hours support to the hotline.
The application consists of:
1. Cover Letter.
2. Essay. (limit 1 page) Please address how your background, experience and personal philosophies are applicable to this position.
3. Chronological work/education experience Resume.
a. Whether paid or volunteer
b. Hours worked
c. Reason for leaving each position.
All items must be submitted for applications to be considered complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Pay: From $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20