Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Shelter Director, the Victim Advocate will provide crisis services and support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

SAFE Team Commitment: We have a commitment to putting clients’ needs first. This is the responsibility of every member of the team, regardless of one’s specific job duties. We further commit to perform our work in a manner that upholds our core values: safety; empowerment; innovation and competency; diversity and collaboration; social justice.

Primary Job Responsibilities: Work with nonoffending parents of child victims of sexual assault.  Answer the crisis line during shift hours;  Provide support and advocacy to clients; make referrals to the support group and other services and agencies;  Provide case management services, including goal and safety planning for non-resident clients;  In the absence of shelter staff, provide shelter screening, intake and orientation; maintain shelter operation during shift;  Assist clients with law enforcement, court and medical systems;  Maintain client records and assure confidentiality;  Participate in SAFE meetings, in-service trainings, retreats, fundraisers, and perform on-call and other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications: A four-year degree in Social Work or human services field or an associate degree in a human services field and two years of experience. An equivalent amount of education and experience will be accepted at the discretion of the Executive Director.  Ability to work independently and as part of a team;  Access to reliable transportation; willingness and ability to travel; some overnight travel required;  Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed;  Excellent oral and written communication skills;  Ability to organize and manage work time;  Good computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office products and database experience;  Good interpersonal communication skills and commitment to contributing to a positive work culture;  Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with a diversity of individuals, organizations, and government agencies  Good phone skills  Demonstrated interest and commitment to working with women’s issues, specifically sexual and domestic violence; understanding of and commitment to issues of cultural diversity as they apply to sexual and domestic violence prevention, intervention and services; ability and willingness to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experience

SAFE is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employment policies and procedures assuring all qualified persons are accorded equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training. We strongly encourage formerly battered women to apply. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse groups to apply including, but not limited to African-American, Latina/o, Native American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and LGBT persons. We also welcome people from different national origins, religions, ages, & ability status

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person