Advocate

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Provides crisis intervention and advocacy to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and general crime.

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Job Responsibilities

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Responds to crisis calls providing support, information, and referrals when appropriate. Provides after-hours crisis line response as assigned.u00a0u00a0

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Conducts client intake and screening, documenting history and assessing needs and provides individual advocacy to victims of abuse and non-offending relatives.u00a0

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Provides information or referrals regarding legal issues, medical issues, and community resources.u00a0

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Responds to emergency situations that may arise, making appropriate independent decisions when necessary.u00a0

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Collaborates with law enforcement, prosecution, medical and other social service agencies as required to provide response to abusive violent situations.u00a0

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Completes and maintains all required paperwork for office and client's files in a timely manner.u00a0

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Attends staff meetings and trainings and performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Programs and Services or the Executive Director.u00a0

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Participates in a team-oriented work environment.u00a0

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Adheres to office policies and procedures, including confidentiality.u00a0

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Qualifications:u00a0

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1. Complete 30 hours of initial domestic violence, sexual assault and general crime training and on-going training as required.
2. Skills in counseling victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and general crime
3. Knowledge of dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault, and general crime.
4. Knowledge of how the community responds to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and general crime.
5. Knowledge of community resources including legal, medical, and social services.u00a0 u00a0