Victim Advocate

THE SALVATION ARMY•Jasmine Estates, FL

5d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position working approximately 35 hours per week in a domestic violence shelter in Port Richey, Florida. The Victim Advocate supports survivors through crisis intervention, counseling, safety planning, case documentation, referrals, and transportation to appointments related to service plans. The position also helps maintain the shelter and responds to emergencies in accordance with established policies and procedures. Successful completion of Domestic Violence Core Competency training is required within 90 days of employment, followed by at least 16 hours of continuing education in domestic violence to maintain State of Florida Core Competency Certification. Victim Practitioner Certification Training (40 hours) is completed after hire. A Level 2 background screening is required.

Requirements

Associate degree in a human service-related field, such as sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or criminology, or a related field, and two years of experience working with victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault; or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Complete Domestic Violence Core Competency training within 90 days of employment and complete at least 16 hours of continuing education in domestic violence to maintain State of Florida Core Competency Certification.
Complete 40 hours of Victim Practitioner Certification Training after hire.
Level 2 background screening required.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
Ability to drive a vehicle; a valid state driver's license may be required.
Ability to work additional hours outside the standard schedule and some holidays as needed to ensure emergency shelter coverage.
Ability to lift and carry light objects weighing less than 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention through telephone interviews, individual counseling, and group counseling.
Orient new clients to the program and provide survivors with crisis counseling and safety planning.
Prepare case records to facilitate case management and record daily services.
Respond calmly to emergencies and initiate appropriate corrective action in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Provide referrals for legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence.
Perform housekeeping duties as needed to maintain shelter cleanliness.
Distribute towels, linens, personal hygiene items, and other items to residents as needed.
Drive to serve as an advocate for victims and transport them to appointments related to service plans.