Healing Arts Advocate

Status:

Description:

Requirements &

Skills:

* Master’s Level and above, Licensure Preferred

*Experience in domestic violence intervention preferred

*Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

*Basic computer skills

*Ability to advocate on behalf of victims

*Ability to perform calmly in crisis situations

*Training and experience in crisis intervention counseling preferred

*Successful completion of Core Competency course

*Successful completion of First Aid and CPR class

*Valid Florida driver’s license

*Background in the healing arts which could include but are not exclusive to yoga, meditation, art therapy, mindfulness, biofeedback, Qi Gong, and expressive arts.

Duties:

General Duties:

* Assess victim needs

* Assess lethality of victim’s situation

* Assist client with development of safety plan

* Maintain and report statistical measurements as required

* Maintain documentation as required

* Maintain knowledge of community resources and refer/advocate as necessary

* Maintain current knowledge of domestic violence

* Demonstrate an understanding of prevention principles and implement prevention activities

* Other duties and tasks as assigned by Manager

Support Group Facilitation:

* Create and facilitate Healing Arts groups

Personal Advocacy,  Follow-Up Contact:

* Assistance to secure victims’ rights, remedies, and other agency services

* Locate emergency financial assistance, intervene with employers, creditors, and others on behalf of the victim

* Assist in completing required forms; gathering needed documentation; etc.

* Follow-up contact (in person, via telephone, or written) to offer emotional support, provide empathetic listening, and check on victim’s progress.

Crisis Hotline Counseling: 

* Provide victims with crisis counseling, guidance, emotional support, information, referrals, as needed

ADA:

Must be physically mobile and able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and lift 20 pounds. Must be physically mobile and able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and lift 20 pounds. The Shelter for Abused Women & Children complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and support to the Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  The Shelter is an equal opportunity employer.  We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.  We assure you that your opportunity for employment with us depends solely upon your knowledge, skills, and abilities.