Advocate - Survivor

Domestic Violence Intervention Services•Tulsa, OK

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Survivor Advocate serves as a staff member at will of Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS). This role provides advocacy and case management services for Shelter survivors, including intake, crisis intervention, individual and group sessions, and life skills education. The position emphasizes equity and inclusion, requiring the advocate to reflect on personal advantages and power dynamics to foster an equitable and inclusive workplace. The advocate is expected to create an environment where clients and employees feel embraced, respected, valued, engaged, connected, and safe from abuse and harassment.

Requirements

4-year degree required and in pursuit of a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or in a related field, or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
1-year of supervised experience working with individuals and groups in a social service or mental health environment.
Proven computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize work and tasks.
Adaptability to produce and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-tasked and changing environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be an outstanding communicator and comfortable motivating, collaborating, and working with a broad cross section of people in direct and matrixed relationships.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a nonprofit.
Knowledge of or experience working with social justice issues, specifically intimate partner, and gender-based violence, post-traumatic stress, rape trauma, mental health, substance abuse, and racial, class, gender, and sexual orientation issues.
Spanish bilingual.
Database experience.
Good negotiation skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with diplomacy.
Experience applying an equitable analysis to all duties to achieve organizational goals and demonstrate the DVIS’ commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and anti-racism.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention services for phone-in and walk-in survivors.
Perform intakes and needs assessments and make referrals to other community resources.
Provide individual case management and facilitate group education with residents.
Document and maintain resident files pursuant to DVIS guidelines and professional standards.
Promote a positive environment within the shelter for both residents and employees.
Provide supportive services to survivors, including safety planning, introducing DVIS services, and transporting callers in imminent danger to the Shelter.
Create service plans for survivors.
Provide coverage for Safe Housing on-call rotation.
Assist clients in obtaining needed services and completing necessary paperwork for safe housing.
Act as an advocate for survivors with external agencies.
Organize and conduct supportive activities for Shelter residents.
Serve as an educator for pertinent topics such as life skills, etc.
Collaborate with other DVIS departments and federal, state, and local agencies in meeting the needs of survivors.
Collaborate with the DVIS Education Coordinator to represent DVIS in the community and at outreach events.
Provide other assistance to support the overall goals of the department and organization.