Full-Time Victim Advocate (Friday-Monday)

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: Friday (2pm-10pm), Saturday (10am-10pm), Sunday (8am-8pm), Monday (10am-10pm)

Position Qualifications:

Minimum:

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field and/or two years’ experience providing direct services. Must have previous experience as an on-call advocate.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in social services or related field and experience providing direct services. At least two years of supervisory experience in a social service program. Bilingual in Spanish and English.

· Provides medical accompaniment, crisis intervention and case management services to victims of family and sexual violence.

· Provide legal advocacy and accompaniment for clients to law enforcement and/or court proceedings.

· Exercise professional judgment in assisting clients in safety planning and setting goals. Make appropriate referrals according to needs.

· Serves as Supervisor on call.

· Must be resourceful and have the ability to make decisions in a timely efficient manner using the training and guidance provided.

· Assists with training of staff, volunteers and interns.

· Ensures program compliance with funding sources.

· Participate in collaborative partnerships and community organizations in an effort to identify and improve gaps in services for victims of family and sexual violence.

· Provide expertise to other MCWC staff regarding sexual assault issues, current law enforcement procedures, and handling of sexual assault cases.

· Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding advocacy operations and concerns.

· Communicate with clients and staff with a positive attitude and willingness to help.

· Develop working relationships internally and with external agencies.

· Assist clients with Crime Victims Compensation (CVC), Address Confidentiality, Victims Identification Notification Everyday (VINE), and Family Violence Options.

· Support outreach efforts to educate the community on family and sexual violence issues.

· Adheres to agency policies and procedures and ensures compliance with the approved standards for service delivery.

· Assist in the preparation of the monthly reports, quarterly reports, and annual reports.

· Participate in case discussions and attend staff meetings.

· Provides accurate information for required statistical reporting.

· Participate in the OAG Sexual Assault Training Program (SATP) and/or provide education on various topics including, but not limited to, sexual assault and crisis intervention.

· Actively participate in special observances and projects including, but not limited to, Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

· Assists with special projects or tasks as requested.

· Provide front desk duties in the office when needed.

· Any other duties as assigned.

Company DescriptionAt the Montgomery County Women’s Center, we believe in the right of all persons to live without fear, abuse, oppression, and violence. We recognize the strength and courage it takes to begin the process of healing from all types of abuse, including physical, psychological, sexual, economic, and spiritual. In order to heal, we provide survivors an opportunity to experience a safe, secure, and supportive environment to regain their personal strength and restore their lives. With a guiding vision of empowerment, we acknowledge that survivors are the experts of their own lives. Therefore, at the Montgomery County Women’s Center, we strive to facilitate the journey from surviving to thriving.

Company Description

At the Montgomery County Women’s Center, we believe in the right of all persons to live without fear, abuse, oppression, and violence. We recognize the strength and courage it takes to begin the process of healing from all types of abuse, including physical, psychological, sexual, economic, and spiritual. In order to heal, we provide survivors an opportunity to experience a safe, secure, and supportive environment to regain their personal strength and restore their lives. With a guiding vision of empowerment, we acknowledge that survivors are the experts of their own lives. Therefore, at the Montgomery County Women’s Center, we strive to facilitate the journey from surviving to thriving.