Advocate - Part Time - Weekends

Domestic Violence Intervention Services•Tulsa, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advocate serves as a staff member at will of Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS). The Advocate will provide advocacy and assistance for all Shelter clients in an atmosphere of mutual respect. The philosophy of our organization is that all people have the right to live without fear, abuse, oppression, and violence. Our advocacy programs embrace the philosophy that people experiencing violence and/or abuse have the potential to control their lives and can be helped in doing so through support, information, and encouragement. We believe that our organization should model behavior that is nonviolent and uses power responsibly for personal and organizational action and growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling, is required or preferred, or in a related field, or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
None.
Proven computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite are necessary.
Understanding and sensitivity toward the issues involved in domestic violence, particularly as they relate to women and children.
Understanding of chemical dependency.
Skills in individual advocacy and case management, with the ability to effectively facilitate and coordinate support groups.
Active listening skills and ability to engage clients in assessing needs, problem-solving, and goal setting.
Ability to work with others in a collaborative decision-making process.
Requires dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize work and tasks.
Requires adaptability to produce and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-task, and changing environment, with frequent pressure related to meeting deadlines and scheduling requirements.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Requires the ability to embrace, support, and integrate DVIS’s philosophies to promote and demonstrate DVIS’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and anti-racism.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience working with social justice issues, specifically intimate partner and gender-based domestic and sexual violence, and racial, class, gender, sexual orientation issues, and intervention/prevention services strongly preferred.
Diplomacy in confronting personal, individual, and internal discrimination requiring sharing and discussing personal identities relative to the work environment is strongly preferred.
current CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Making rounds routinely and engaging clients. Document in client electronic file meaningful contact with clients.
Provide crisis intervention services for phone-in and walk-in clients. Assess needs and make informed referrals to other community resources.
Assist clients with case management.
Screen, and perform initial entry and exit interviews for clients during your shift.
Assist clients with chores and model how chores should be completed.
Organize and conduct activities for shelter residents. Support efforts to provide a structural, therapeutic environment through the implementation of shelter guidelines.
Other assistance to support the overall goals of the department and organization.
Acts as a good steward of DVIS’s resources.
Safeguarding against the release of confidential and proprietary information of DVIS and its clients.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate files for each client according to agency guidelines and current professional standards.
Attend meetings and training as requested by the supervisor.