What are the responsibilities and job description for the Victim Advocate position at Crisis Center, Inc.?
Position: Victim Advocate
Responsible to: Senior Case Advocate/ Manhattan Office
Primary Responsibilities: This position is responsible for providing advocacy services in a variety of settings to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. This position provides coverage at all Crisis Center locations to ensure continual and consistent services to survivors in the five-county service region.
Specific Duties:
- Provide advocacy services, including but not limited to: crisis intervention, personal advocacy, medical advocacy, court advocacy, crisis hotline, law enforcement advocacy, supportive counseling, information and referrals, and transportation.
- Participate in an on-call rotation with other advocates after business hours.
- Develop and maintain relationships and points of contact with community partners.
- Work with other systems to increase survivor safety and access to resources, including but not limited to: the courts, law enforcement, and other social service providers.
- Effectively communicate, coordinate, and collaborate in a timely manner with other advocates to ensure survivors are best served.
- Coordinate, schedule, and plan life-skills classes.
- Facilitate support groups.
- Create a culture of empowerment and trauma-informed service delivery.
- Participate in organizational meetings and other functions, as needed.
- Assist with outreach efforts to ensure Crisis Center information is readily available and accessible to victims and survivors.
- Provide community education as assigned.
- Participate in professional development opportunities pertinent to the position.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent; experience working with survivors and/or in social services; ability to travel to and from counties served; ability to relate to diverse individuals and groups in a non-judgmental manner; ability to work with people from underserved or traditionally underserved communities; ability to handle and manage stress; ability to handle emergency or crisis situations; ability to maintain strict confidentiality; ability to be flexible; ability to work independently; bilingual in English/Spanish preferred. Each staff member of The Crisis Center, Inc. must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and insurance at all times, and be capable of lifting and carrying 20 - 30 pounds. Must be able to pass criminal and child abuse background check.
Benefits: Paid Vacation and Sick Leave; Paid Holidays; Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with optional Cancer and Hospital Indemnity plans; Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and Limited Purpose FSA; 401(k) Retirement with Employer Match
Employment Status: Full-time; Salaried, non-exempt
Location: Manhattan Office
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000