Bilingual Victim Advocate

Community Resource Center•Encinitas, CA

5d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Community Resource Center (CRC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve healthy food, stable homes, and safe relationships through various programs. CRC is recognized as a primary provider of social services and domestic violence programs in coastal North County San Diego, serving over 7,200 people annually.

Requirements

Bilingual English/Spanish required; must be able to read, write, and speak both languages fluently.
Some human service experience, especially case management and crisis intervention; homeless intervention, mental health, or domestic violence.
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a social service-related field.
State certified 40-hour Domestic Violence Counselor training or complete within 90 days of hire.
MS Office proficiency: ability to learn the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Efforts to Outcomes (ETO).
Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and Saturdays.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Must have access to reliable transportation.
Candidates selected for hire are required to undergo a TB screening and LiveScan background screening.

Responsibilities

Provide immediate, short-term emotional and physical care for victims/survivors.
Assess immediate victim/survivor needs and assist with appropriate shelter placement/referral if required.
Provide crisis intervention, emergency assistance, and associated support services to victims/survivors.
Perform advocacy on behalf of participants when needed with outside service providers.
Provide financial intervention for victims/survivors related needs.
Work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Accompany participants to court/legal appointments to act as an advocate when requested/necessary and provide a legal case plan.
Facilitate coordination of services among various agencies; advocate for and link clients to needed services.
Assist clients with applying for Social Security Disability, Victim of Crime compensation, and other financial benefits.
Serve as a client advocate and liaison with the District Attorney’s Office and Police Department for victims of crime wishing to file police reports, restraining orders, etc.
Document participant and collateral contacts in a timely manner.
Adhere to ethical practice standards and comply with CRC policies and procedures.
Work in collaboration with all members of the program staff.
Assist with the facilitation of psycho-educational groups for program participants when requested.
Other duties as assigned.