Transitional Housing Advocate
| Title: | Transitional Housing Advocate |
| Reports to: | Outreach Manager |
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Status:
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Full-time, Non-exempt
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Description:
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Provide support, counseling, and personal advocacy to victims of domestic violence through economic empowerment programming. Assist victims of domestic violence in the Transitional Housing Program (THP) in achieving independent living skills and obtaining permanent housing through support, counseling, advocacy and empowerment based education.
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Requirements & Skills:
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*Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred *Experience in domestic violence intervention preferred *Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) required *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
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Duties:
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General Duties: * Assess victim needs * Assess lethality of victim’s situation * Assist client with development of safety plan *Provide service management * 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 * Facilitate Allstate Economic Empowerment Classes * Facilitate Women of Business Classes * Manage Micro Loan program, distribution and compliance * Manage IDA program, distribution and compliance * Other duties and tasks as assigned by Manager * Conduct regular housing checks * Assess and conduct interviews with new TH candidates * Prepare TH residents for exit and transition into their permanent living situation. * Assist clients in securing permanent housing * 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
Individual Counseling/Support Group Facilitation: * Provide individual counseling, crisis intervention, emotional support, guidance * Facilitate support groups and group activities
Emergency Legal Advocacy/Criminal Justice Support: * Emergency legal advocacy, assistance with filing of Injunctions for protection * Assistance with petitions such as elder abuse and child abuse * Advocacy for victims at any stage of the criminal justice process * Post sentencing services and support * Advising victim of and filing for Victims Compensation claims
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 filing for losses covered by public and private insurance programs including workman’s compensation, unemployment benefits, welfare * 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 |
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ADA:
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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.
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