Victim Advocate - Prevention Educator

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from various backgrounds. Wellspring will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Do you want a career that is more than just a paycheck?

Do you enjoy being part of a supportive team dedicate to helping others?

Do you want to work somewhere that is dedicated to providing professional development opportunities?

Do you enjoy staying busy during your workday?

Are you self-motivated and a problem solver?

Would you find meaning in working to end relationship and sexual abuse in our community?

Then Wellspring might have the job you’ve been looking for!

Here’s what a former staff person wrote to us:

“I hope you know how important the work you’re doing is and how much working at this agency molded me into the person I am today.

It’s the hardest, most rewarding job. Wellspring is a cause I hold deep in my heart as I do the staff who work there.”

Wellspring, located in Saratoga County, provides crisis and support services to people who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault… and we also work with our community on prevention and social change programs.

Sound interesting?

We also offer:

A comprehensive training program and on-going supervisory support

A generous benefits package that includes:

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• telemedicine plan
• flexible spending plan,
• life insurance 403B retirement saving plan with agency contributions to your retirement, and an
• employee assistance program.

EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Victim Advocate - Prevention Educator
Overview: Victim advocates assist with the provision of a wide range of services to victims and families of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Our goals include helping victims achieve safety and stability by providing information and education regarding the dynamics of domestic violence and/or sexual assault as well as their rights and options related to emergency and community-based services. Victim advocates serve as a link to all types of services that victims need and advocate for the delivery of those services.

Victim advocates assigned to our non-residential services are responsible for providing direct services to victims of domestic violence. This includes crisis intervention, short-term issue-oriented counseling, and comprehensive case management services. Victim advocates also assist victims in obtaining the services available to them within the civil and criminal legal system. Staff primarily assigned to non-residential victim advocacy report to the client services manager.

The prevention educator’s primary responsibilities are to work in school settings throughout the communities we serve facilitating activities designed to provide education about the dynamics of relationship and sexual abuse; increase awareness about the services that are available to primary and secondary victims; and engage the community in social change efforts designed to prevent abuse from occurring in the first place.

Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience in social work or related field. Experience working with victims, especially victims of domestic violence, preferred. Applicable life/work experience will be considered in lieu of degree or social work experience.

“I hope you know how important the work you’re doing is and how much working at this agency molded me into the person I am today. It’s the hardest, most rewarding job.” Former Wellspring Employee

People who are bilingual in English and Spanish strongly encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY - please submit a cover letter and a resume.

Wellspring is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, culturally inclusive work environment and prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic disposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.50 per hour

Expected hours: 34 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28