Job description

The Domestic Violence Victim Advocate provides direct advocacy and other supportive services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with assigned domestic violence survivors to determine their service plan
• Answer/respond to the 24-hour Hotline as assigned. Rotate in availability during non-business hours on an on-call schedule
• Provide survivors with the full range of advocacy services based on individual client needs in an office and/or field environment
• Gather statistical information and enter it into the company database
• Attend and participate in staff meetings
• Provide Safety planning for domestic violence survivors, and as applicable to other clients
• Maintain appropriate client records of service
• Adhere to confidentiality standards and requirements
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with relevant professionals
• Adhere to mandatory reporting laws and company policies and procedures
• Assist and support clients in processing their experiences
• Maintain appropriate professional and ethical boundaries and standards
• Participate in training and conferences as assigned or required
• Maintain skills to serve survivors of sexual assault when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Accompanying client to all criminal or civil depositions
• Facilitate or co-facilitate support groups as assigned.
• Ensure the adherence to victim rights for individual clients
• Explain criminal and civil legal proceedings and processes
• Assist in the completion and submission of requests for orders of protection
• Assist in the completion and submission of an application for crime victim compensation
• Assist client in accessing other services in the community as applicable
• Communication/intervention with individuals, entities, and organizations on behalf of the client as requested or needed

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A candidate must possess:

• A strong commitment to social justice
• Knowledge or understanding of domestic sexual assault
• Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication (verbal and written)
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Ability and commitment to work appropriately and effectively with diverse populations
• The ability to travel in response to crisis calls, attend conferences, training, and other events as required
• A valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Within 3 months of hire, an employee must successfully complete 40-hour Core Advocacy Training certification
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Must be able to pass a background check

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job, duty, and responsibility specific to a position. The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

OUR COMPANY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tooele, UT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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