Advocate - Iowa Sexual Abuse

We are Family Resources

Family Resources is a nonprofit social services agency that was founded in 1849. Our mission is to support successful lives to build strong communities. Family Resources values safety, integrity, trauma-informed care, partnerships, and diversity & inclusion.

Employee Benefits:

• 32 Hour Work Week.
• Affordable health, dental, vision insurance, short-term disability (majority of premium is covered by employer).
• Long-term disability and life insurance (fully paid by employer).
• Paid time options:
  • 8 to 16 hours of PTO every month to accrue based on education/experience plus a rollover of PTO every year up to 320 hours.
  • 24 hours of personal time. *
  • 40 hours of self-care. *

*Prorated at date of hire & resets January 1^st each year.

• Longevity leave – after 10 years of full-time employment, we pay you to take 320 hours off to rejuvenate and not use any paid time off options.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 401(k) 50% matching up to 10% & financial planning guidance.
• Pet insurance options.
• $25.00 cell phone reimbursement.
• $0.50 mileage reimbursement per mile.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 5 Free self-care sessions (e.g.: massage, acupuncture, red light therapy) at our local Healing Hearts Center.

Other Extras

• Work/Life Balance
• Employer qualifies as a Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
• Efficient, Inclusive, Flexible, and Trauma-Informed work environment
• Manageable workloads

Family Resources runs on an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) purely.

When hiring we look at the whole body, The Head, The Heart, and The Briefcase for hiring success. When we hire, we ensure you:

• Are the “Right Person, for the Right Seat.”
• You get it, want it, and have the capacity to do it.
• Your values align with the agency’s values.
• With EOS Living your Ideal Life Means:
  • Doing what you love – “spending your days doing things you love and are great at – things you do that give you energy and that you’re passionate about.”
  • With people you love – “being with people you really love being around, who are enjoyable and uplifting, and with whom you can be your authentic self.”
  • Making a huge difference - “making a huge impact and leaving a legacy whether it’s with the world, your employees, clients/customers, family, friends or yourself.”
  • Being compensated appropriately - “making as much money as you want by providing value to others, helping them get what they want.”
  • With time for other passions – “Having time to pursue the other activities you’re passionate about in your personal life.”
• Operate by managing and strengthening the 6 key components – Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Traction.

Individuals who thrive at Family Resources include those who:

• Live our values. Understand that this isn’t just a job. The work is about trying to change ourselves and the communities we live in.
• Engage in self-reflection for personal growth.
• Are self-advocates. Balance respecting leadership with proactively bringing up conversations about organizational needs.
• Have some humility and know that no one person has all the answers.
• Be Patient.
• Values feedback.
• Can work as part of a team and move work forward independently.
• Draw on both lived experience and knowledge that comes from reflection, conversation, and research in carrying out their job duties.

Qualifications:

• Education Required: Open.
• Education Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience Required: Open.
• Experience Preferred: 3 years of related human services field work preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and vehicle with appropriate auto insurance required.  Must be able to pass the motor vehicle record background check.

Position Specifics

• Typically reflecting a 32-hour work week.
• Position Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with some nights and weekends.
• Full-time position.
• Nonexempt hourly position.
• $27.05 per hour estimated at $45,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits are offered.
• Service Area: Scott, Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine & Louisa Counties
• Positions will include on-call responsibilities.

Position Details

The Advocate of Sexual Abuse will provide comprehensive sexual abuse services to clients in the service area who identify or are identified as survivors, this may include Scott, Muscatine, Louisa, Clinton, or Jackson Counties in Iowa. The Advocate of Sexual Abuse will provide advocacy, case management, emotional support, support groups, and safety planning for clients affected by sexual abuse. Primarily, the Advocate of Sexual Abuse will provide support to survivors at medical facilities, within the legal system, or at other locations in the community as appropriate. The Advocate of Sexual Abuse will also collaborate with other community agencies to ensure the needs of survivors of sexual assault are prioritized. This position participates in the on-call rotation, providing 24-hour in-person crisis response to survivors as requested. This position must have reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance. These responsibilities are carried out under the direction of the Supervisor of Braking Traffik & Iowa Sexual Abuse & Domestic Abuse. This position will need to have a flexible schedule that may include working some nights, weekends, and holidays.

As a member of Family Resources, you will have an EOS leader who:

• Gives clear directions.
• Ensures you have the necessary tools.
• Acts with the greater good in mind.
• Delegates appropriately.
• Takes time to truly understand your role and how you can help the company.
• Makes their expectations clear.
• Communicates well.
• Has effective meetings.
• Meets one-on-one with you one time per month.
• Rewards and recognizes your performance.

Qualifications

Salary : $45,000