Victim Advocate - Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault

Sarpy Office•Papillion, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Family Service is seeking an entry-level professional Victim Advocate to provide support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The role provides case management, crisis intervention, criminal justice outreach, and advocacy to community members and shelter clients. The position also supports program data collection, community training and presentations, meetings, and group facilitation as needed. Essential job functions are performed at the company’s physical work site. The schedule is 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary. Compensation is $19.74–$23.54 per hour, determined by total years of relevant experience.

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 preferred.
Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide case management and crisis intervention for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.
Provide criminal justice outreach and advocacy to community members and shelter clients when necessary.
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.
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 visitors.
Cooperate and collaborate with program 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 self-care plan.
Build connections between the agency and the larger community to contribute to fundraising and friend-raising efforts.
Perform other program-related duties as assigned.