Victim Advocate - Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault

Heartland Family Service•Papillion, NE

2d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Family Service seeks an entry-level professional to provide advocacy and support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The role requires specific education, sound decision-making, and problem-solving skills. The position is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., although hours may vary. Compensation is $19.74 to $23.54 per hour, depending on total years of relevant experience. Essential functions are performed at the company’s physical work site. The agency describes its workplace as trauma-informed, collaborative, team-oriented, and committed to diversity and inclusion. The role includes case management, crisis intervention, criminal justice outreach and advocacy, community engagement, and collaboration with program staff and community partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Service, or a related field, or currently working toward a degree.
Two years of direct-care experience in Human Services or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Group facilitation skills.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Be available for emergency situations during work hours.
Assist the Program Director with compiling monthly program statistical data.
Assist with community training and presentations.
Attend required and appropriate staff and community meetings.
Provide criminal justice outreach and advocacy to community members and shelter clients when necessary.
Provide case management and crisis intervention for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.
May assist with facilitating groups.
Use crisis intervention skills while managing a caseload with a wide range of difficulty.
Maintain a courteous and caring attitude toward clients, volunteers, and agency visitors.
Cooperate and collaborate with program-area staff, volunteers, and other agency staff.
Follow program and agency procedures, policies, and requirements.
Develop personal and program-related skills through internal and external training opportunities and learning materials.
Create, maintain, and share an appropriate, dynamic self-care plan.
Build connections between the agency and the larger community to support fundraising and friend-raising efforts.
Perform other program-related duties as assigned.