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Mobile Advocate - Monroe County
AWARE, Inc. – Mobile Advocacy Pilot Program
Position Type: Full-Time
Program Duration: One-Year Pilot Program
Service Area: Jackson County and surrounding designated service areas
Reports To: Mobile Advocacy Coordinator/Program Supervisor
Position Overview
AWARE, Inc. is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Mobile Advocate to join our new Mobile Advocacy Pilot Program. This one-year pilot is designed to expand access to domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy services by bringing support directly into communities and reducing barriers that may prevent survivors from accessing traditional office-based services.
The Mobile Advocate will meet survivors at safe, accessible community locations and provide confidential, survivor-centered, trauma-informed advocacy. This position requires the ability to work independently in community settings while remaining closely connected to the AWARE team and community partners.
Because this position is funded as part of a one-year pilot program, continued employment beyond the pilot period will be dependent upon program outcomes and the availability of continued funding.
Essential Responsibilities
The Mobile Advocate will:
- Provide confidential, survivor-centered advocacy to individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Meet survivors at safe and accessible locations throughout the designated service area.
- Assist survivors with identifying immediate needs, safety concerns, goals, and available options.
- Provide legal advocacy, including assistance with Personal Protection Orders (PPOs), court processes, and court accompaniment when appropriate.
- Provide sexual assault advocacy and support for adult and child survivors.
- Assist survivors with accessing emergency shelter and other safe housing options when needed.
- Connect survivors with counseling, healthcare, housing, transportation, financial assistance, and other community resources.
- Assist with applications and paperwork related to available benefits, housing, Medicaid, and other supportive services.
- Provide flexible financial assistance to eligible survivors in accordance with program guidelines.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations and identify safe, accessible locations where survivors can receive advocacy services.
- Participate in community outreach and education to increase awareness of AWARE's services and the Mobile Advocacy Program.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation while protecting survivor confidentiality.
- Participate in required training, staff meetings, supervision, and program evaluation activities.
- Follow all AWARE policies, confidentiality requirements, mandated reporting requirements, and safety protocols.
- Travel throughout the designated service area to meet survivors and community partners.
- Perform other related duties necessary to support the successful implementation of the Mobile Advocacy Pilot Program.
Qualifications
Required:
- Commitment to AWARE's mission and to providing respectful, survivor-centered services.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing crisis, trauma, and complex barriers.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions while working in community-based settings.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with law enforcement, courts, healthcare providers, social service agencies, and other community partners.
- Ability to complete required domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy training.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
- Ability to successfully complete required background checks.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, criminal justice, psychology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Previous experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other forms of interpersonal violence.
- Experience providing crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, or community-based services.
- Knowledge of community resources and systems that impact survivors.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be flexible, compassionate, resourceful, and comfortable working outside of a traditional office environment. Mobile Advocacy is a new pilot initiative, the Advocate should be comfortable helping build a program, developing community relationships, identifying solutions to emerging challenges, and adapting as the program evolves.
A strong candidate will understand that effective advocacy means supporting survivors in identifying their own needs, choices, and goals while providing information, resources, and options that promote safety, healing, empowerment, and independence.
About AWARE
AWARE, Inc. strives to eliminate domestic and sexual violence while promoting social change and empowering survivors by offering shelter and services. Through emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, legal assistance, crisis intervention, and community-based services, AWARE works to ensure survivors have access to the resources and support they need.
The Mobile Advocacy Pilot Program represents an expansion of this mission by bringing services closer to survivors and reducing transportation, geographic, safety, and accessibility barriers.
Position Details
Schedule: 36-40 hours a week (Full time)
Salary/Hourly Rate: $18 - 20/hourly
Benefits: Health and Life Insurance, 401(k) with up to a 3% employer match
Anticipated Start Date: October 1, 2026
This position is funded through a one-year pilot program. Continuation of the position beyond the pilot period is contingent upon continued funding and program needs.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to sbrown@awareshelter.org.
Please include “Mobile Advocate” in the subject line.
AWARE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for employees and the survivors we serve.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20