Outreach Advocate - Mesa, AZ

A New Leaf•Mesa, AZ

6d•$21

About The Position

The Outreach Advocate provides direct support, advocacy, and resource coordination for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children. This role conducts intakes, crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, and community outreach while ensuring services are trauma-informed, strengths-based, and compliant with legal and grant requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 6 months of work experience in social work or human services required, or related education may substitute
Strong interviewing, crisis intervention, and documentation skills required
Must Be At Least 21 Years of Age
Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Central Registry Background Check
Drug Screening
CPR/First Aid Certification
Valid Unrestricted Driver’s License
Current Auto Liability Insurance
39 Month Motor Vehicle Record
Adhere to all organizational policies, including the Code of Conduct, professional standards, and relevant regulations.
As a mandated reporter under Arizona statute A.R.S. § 13-3620, you are required to immediately report any suspected abuse or neglect of a minor to your Supervisor, Manager, Director, Clinical Director, or Chief Officer, who will assist in making the appropriate report to authorities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Women’s Studies, Justice Studies, Counseling, Family Studies, Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, or a related field preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Experience working with survivors of trauma, domestic violence, or sexual violence preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred
Financial literacy skills such as budgeting and cash flow tracking preferred

Responsibilities

Critically assess client situations and respond appropriately on a case-by-case basis
Conduct walk-in intakes including safety planning, crisis intervention, transportation coordination, and internal/external referrals
Provide case management services for general intake participants
Serve as a resource on housing opportunities within the state
Collaborate with other Outreach Advocates to meet THRIVE program requirements
Partner with victim advocates to coordinate shared case management goals
Work cooperatively with community agencies serving victims of domestic and sexual violence
Create, update, and disseminate program resource materials
Provide outreach at community events by distributing program information and offering immediate assistance
Conduct community presentations and tabling events
Maintain participant files in accordance with legal and grant requirements, including timely documentation of intakes, progress notes, and closures
Support internal departments as needed
Drive a personal or agency vehicle to conduct program business
Respond to OSR requests
Attend all required meetings and trainings
Perform other duties as assigned