Advocacy Specialist
About The Position
The Advocacy Specialist is a non-exempt position reporting to the Director of Crisis Intervention. The role provides crisis intervention and advocacy to clients, including ongoing safety assessment and planning, assistance accessing necessities and safe housing, and support in identifying options and pursuing goals. The specialist accompanies victims to legal proceedings, medical examinations, and crime reporting; collaborates with community partners; and refers clients to agencies and resources. The position also serves rural communities through client meetings and transportation, outreach, and education. The specialist maintains timely and accurate client records and distributes and collects service surveys.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a human service field.
- Valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation.
- Willingness to travel for client-related activities, including transporting clients.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in social work.
- At least one year of direct social service experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess client safety on an ongoing basis and complete safety plans.
- Assist clients in arranging safe housing, food, and other necessities during crisis periods.
- Use empathetic listening to help clients identify options, establish goals, and maintain stability and progress toward their goals.
- Accompany victims to legal proceedings, medical examinations, and to report crimes.
- Collaborate with partners and refer clients to community agencies and resources.
- Meet with and/or transport clients in rural communities to provide advocacy services.
- Participate in outreach and education efforts to raise awareness of advocacy services in rural communities.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client demographics and contacts with clients and other agencies.
- Distribute and collect surveys from clients seeking services.
Benefits
- $18.50–$27.76 per hour based on education and experience.
- Paid annual, sick, and personal leave.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
- Mileage reimbursement for travel.
- Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
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Job Type
Full-time
