Advocate Mobile Unit

Family Rescue•Chicago, IL

8d•$40,000 - $42,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mobile Unit Advocate has the responsibility to provide counseling and advocacy services to walk-in clients in the co-location sites as well as any clients identified in non-domestic violence shelters (i.e. homeless shelters).

Requirements

Must have 40-hour domestic violence training (within 3 months of hire date).
Must be Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (within 1 year of hire date).
Must be CPR/first aid certified (within 6 months of hire date).
Must be available to work overnights, weekends and holidays.
Must have excellent verbal skills.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively to diverse group(s) of people in varied settings.
Must be able to write in a logical, clear and grammatically correct way.
Bi-lingual Spanish speaking, reading and writing may be required.
Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret common reports and documents.
Must be able to respond to the needs and/or request of clients, co-workers, supervisors and others in a professional and timely manner.
Must have the ability to plan and organize in a logical manner.
Must be able to prioritize and multi-task in an efficient manner.
Must be proficient in the use of the computer and various software packages.
Must be able to use standard telephone.
May have to use general office equipment including; fax machine, copier, calculator, typewriter, etc.

Nice To Haves

Prefer a Bachelor Degree in social service or related field with two (2) years of applicable experience.
Will consider an Associate’s degree with three (3)or more year’s applicable experience

Responsibilities

Provide individual direct support to minimally
Provide group and family counseling (case management)
Carry out the program directives, and maintain supporting documentation.
Participates in the orientation of new employees, interns and volunteers.
Will ensure that intakes and orientations are completed
Will provide crisis intervention for resident.
May develop Service Plans jointly with each client.
Will continuously monitor progress of the client(s), and adjust service plans as necessary. Goals and objectives as well as time frames must be clearly specified.
On behalf of the client and/or Family Rescue, will coordinate and advocate with outside entities which may include; social service organizations, mental health organizations, substance abuse organizations, housing organizations and/or legal/law enforcements agencies, etc.
Serves as a liaison between Family Rescue and the community at large.
Provide effective case management/documentation which includes completing all required documentation in a timely manner and maintaining records, files, reports etc. as directed.
Conduct quarterly client file reviews in coordination with the Mobile Unit Coordinator and the Program Assistant.
Provide follow-up service to clients for minimally 6 months once they have left Family Rescue services.
Attend staff meetings, trainings etc. as required and/or scheduled.
Other Duties as assigned.
Assist in picking up and distribution of donations.
Research and/or gather resources to directly assist clients and/or to perform job.
Assist in the up-keep (cleaning) of office/building space(s).
Provide assistance with transportation to scheduled appointments.
Assist in other programs both inter-agency as well as inter-program.