What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advocacy Specialist-Family position at Community Violence Intervention Center?
Advocacy Specialist-Family
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is required. A bachelor’s degree in social work or master’s degree in counseling or social work and a state social work/counseling license is preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, have access to personal transportation and be willing to travel for client related activities.
COMPENSATION: $21.10-$27.04 per hour based on education and experience. Benefits include a generous leave package including annual leave, sick leave and personal days; 11 paid holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 403b with employer match; mileage reimbursement for travel and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. CVIC participates in the ND Working Parents Child Care Relief program.
SUPERVISED BY: Director of Victim Advocacy and Housing
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
RESPONSIBILITIES
Crisis Intervention and advocacy
- Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, support and self-sufficiency services for youth and non-abusing parents, including advocacy within the child protection system, education system and/or the criminal justices system.
- Offer case-related consultation and supportive services to child protection workers, law enforcement, judges, custody
- investigators, school personnel, early care and development centers, and other professionals working with children in crisis and/or affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking or dating violence.
- Based upon a thorough and current knowledge of the dynamics and signs of abuse, sexual assault, suicide, and child abuse, assess abuse and sexual assault situations reported to the agency and make appropriate decisions regarding intervention to ensure safety of the victim and minors.
Parenting support
- Provide individual and group parenting support.
- Provide education to parents on the impact of exposure to violence and trauma.
Individual support and advocacy
- Assist clients with the development of life-coping skills including assertiveness, self-confidence, problem solving, and decision making.
- Accompany victims to legal proceedings and/or a medical examination and provide support
- Provide assistance to clients to support them in becoming self-sufficient.
Children’s Advocacy Center support
- Offer supportive services, crisis intervention, education on coping skills, and advocacy services for individuals involved with the Children’s Advocacy Center.
- Participate in the multi-disciplinary team approach at the Children’s Advocacy Center.
Referrals
- Be familiar with other related agencies and services and provide clients with appropriate referral information.
Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records of all client demographics and contacts with clients and other agencies, according
- to established procedures.
- Maintain filing system, including cross-referencing, according to established procedures.
Public Education and collaboration
- Provide education and training to parents, children, and other professionals on trauma-informed interventions, dynamics of dating and domestic violence, impact of trauma on children, and other presentations, as assigned.
- Participate on agency and community committees, as assigned to strengthen community partnerships and collaboration, including the Safer Tomorrows Alliance.
All other duties as assigned.
Be life changing with us. Apply today by submitting a cover letter, resume and completing the employment application at https://cvic.bamboohr.com/jobs/. Contact Kristina, Director of Human Resources at kristinas@cviconline.org with any questions.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 28, 2025
CVIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
Salary : $21 - $27
