Advocate

Victims of Violence Intervention Program, operating Artemis House Shelter, is seeking a full-time advocate to join our team.The Advocate will work closely with survivors of domestic and sexual violence to gain access to resources and services needed to heal, recover and establish a successful life following violence. The advocate will primarily provide advocacy services to individuals who are currently residing in the shelter.Recommended Qualifications : Bachelors Degree (Human Services, Social Work or related field preferred.)Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations : 1. Assist survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and / or dating violence in accessing any services or support they need to recover following an instance of violence. Provide services to clients in seeking shelter to include : o Assisting clients in accessing financial assistance and obtaining housingo Assisting clients in navigating criminal justice and court proceedings, including obtaining protection orderso Providing emergency room advocacy for clients in need of medical attentiono Identifying safe housingo Safety planning with clientso Transporting clients where neededo Connecting clients to outside services and community resourceso Facilitate weekly in shelter support group to include life skills and outside resource providers2. Coordinated Community Response and Networkingo Network and build effective working relationships between VVIP and relevant stakeholders such as : law enforcement, the medical community, other community service providers, schools and public agenciesoAssist in the development and collaboration of community services to meet client needs3. Awareness and Educationo Design and implement an outreach and awareness strategy to ensure the public in the service area are aware of VVIP services, reach survivors in need and contribute to public awareness about domestic and sexual violence prevention4. Promote and lead in shelter Support Group for DV / SA survivorsAssist with shelter and on-site crisis work as deemed necessary.Identify program needs, opportunities for employee training, volunteer recruitment and communicate suggestions to Program DirectorAssist with crisis line coverage on a rotation basis8.. Assist with client management, record keeping and other duties as assigned.Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the VVIP Board of Directors.WORK ENVIRONMENT : The environmental conditions described are representative but not all-inclusive of those an employee must meet to perform the job's functions successfully. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their functions.Routine office environment.Transport clients and travel to trainings.Physical demands : While performing the job duties, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, physical demands, and required skills. VVIP may, at its discretion, add to or change the position's duties at any time.Employment with VVIP is at will," meaning that either the employee or VVIP may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause.Equal Employment Opportunity VVIP aims to obey all laws concerning non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities in the workplace.Advocates are expected to be on call to attend to crisis intervention work at least one eekend per month and one night a week. Starting base rate of pay is $18.25 / hr with potential for increase DOE / DOQ.Benefits include : paid holidays (15), and paid time off (3 weeks vacation, 6 days sick), plus additional benefits (health coverage) for full-time position! Must have a valid DL with clean driving record and be willing to undergo a background check..

Salary : $18