Full-Time Rural Outreach Advocate

Job Description Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota

Hours: 40 hours per week

Reports to: Shelter Supervisor

Start Date: Immediately

Salary/Hourly Rate: Depending on experience.

Mission: To provide a safe and empowering environment for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through advocacy, education, shelter, and family support services.

Qualifications:

· Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and/or equivalent experience

· Basic knowledge, understanding and experience working with victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault is preferred, but not necessary

· Self-motivated, self-directed, organized, responsible

· Ability to respond effectively to crises

· Excellent oral, written, and electronic (social media) communication skills

· Skilled at building interpersonal relationships in the community

Perks:

· This is a position that works very independently. After the orientation period, the Rural Outreach Advocate typically spends most of his/her time working out in the community, building, and maintaining relationships in our eight counties.

· Managing the social media accounts for Safe Place is a creative facet of the position.

· Safe Place offers a competitive benefits package, including paying 85% of the single employee’s premium for health, vision, and dental insurance.

Responsibilities:

· Maintain complete confidentiality of client and staff information.

· Provide information and education about Safe Place’s programs to agencies and citizens in the communities we serve through displays, fliers, presentations, speaking engagements.

· Maintain established outreach relationships within the eight counties we serve (Aurora, Davison, Douglas, Hanson, Hutchinson, Miner, Jerauld, and Sanborn).

· Promote and participate with local Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Response Team (DVSART).

· Develop professional relationships with key individuals and agencies within our outreach area.

· Manage social media accounts for Safe Place, collaborating with other team members.

· Assist victims with support and advocacy services (transportation, safety planning).

· Assist victims with legal advocacy, including obtaining protection orders.

· Provide referrals and information about other programs to victims.

· Attend county and community functions relevant to domestic violence/sexual assault issues.

· Assist in the development of rural county/community services.

· Provide on-call crisis advocacy alternating weeks with other on-call crisis advocates.

· Accurately complete reports and paperwork in a timely manner.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

· Work in cooperation with the South Dakota Network Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault Program.

· Rotate on-call duties as assigned.

· Other duties as assigned.

Hours of work:

· Monday through Friday; occasional evenings and weekends

· Travel within the eight-county area, valid driver’s license/clean driving record required

o Aurora, Davison, Douglas, Hanson, Hutchinson, Miner, Jerauld, and Sanborn counties

· Ability to adjust hours as needed to cover events and needs of the position

On-Call Advocate Job Description:

Responsibilities:

· Direct client services to include trauma informed care, advocacy, in-take, protection orders, and sexual assault.

· Work closely with the shelter staff to communicate needs and to ensure seamless continuity of services.

· Document all interactions as required.

· Maintain safety and security precautions.

· Crisis intervention and safety planning with clients/potential clients.

· Respond to emergency requests and/or needs by clients.

· Rotate on call duties as assigned.

On-Call Schedule:

· Overnight on-call shift

· Weekend availability

· Holiday Rotation

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

To apply: Email resume to coleen@safeplace-esd.org; Subject: Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18