Job Description
THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER
VICTIM ADVOCATE
POSITION DESCRIPTION
It is the responsibility of every Shelter employee to uphold the mission and vision of our agency. The Shelter’s Mission is to build a peaceful community by providing safety, education and supportive services while empowering survivors and those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. It is the expectation that all staff will communicate ethically and engage in providing excellent customer service. It is also an expectation that on the individual level all staff members will work to further their personal capacity to foster an environment of cultural inclusivity and sensitivity that is the foundation for all our work.
The description defines areas for which an individual has primary responsibility and is not intended to limit the scope of the job in any way.
The primary responsibility of the Victim Advocate is:
· Providing advocacy and support to survivors who access shelter services.
· Providing crisis line management and intervention.
· Maintaining all aspects of daily house operations
· Respond to hospital for SANE(Sexual Assault Exams) exams
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associates Degree in Human Services, Sociology, or related field highly preferred.
• Previous experience in the field of sexual assault/domestic violence preferred.
• Previous experience in community resources and applicability to client needs preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate to persons of all backgrounds and ages.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professional behavior.
• Ability to work under pressure and react rationally in crisis situations.
* Ability to manage a multi-line crisis phone.
• Ability to work various shifts as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet overnight and on-call requirements
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate to persons of all backgrounds and ages.
Hours Available: Part Time/as needed varied hours
Immediate Supervisor: Shelter Manager
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