Outreach Advocate – Women of Means
| Title: | Outreach Advocate Women of Means – click here to print | |
| Reports to: | Outreach Manager | |
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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
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Requirements & Skills:
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Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred Experience in domestic violence intervention and prevention preferred Experience with trauma focused care Experience with public speaking Intermediate computer skills Culturally aware 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 client 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 * Other duties and tasks as assigned by Manager
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, criminal justice support; assistance with restraining orders, injunctions, and other protective orders * 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 and Follow-Up Contact: * Assistance to secure victims’ rights, remedies, and services from other agencies * 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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