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Client Advocate
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Southern Valley Alliance
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$52,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Client Advocate Southern Valley Alliance Shakopee, MN Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $55,000 a year 4 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Work from home Vision insurance Qualifications Driver's License Social services Victims of domestic violence support Full Job Description Hours Full-time salaried position with occasional evening or weekend hours. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. Employees have the option to work from home on Fridays, provided responsibilities are met; in-office attendance may be required when necessary. Location Office is located at 103 3rd Avenue East, Shakopee, MN. SVA serves victim/survivors for all of Scott and Carver County, occasional travel may be required. Organization Southern Valley Alliance is an organization focused on providing resources and support to clients who have been affected by domestic violence. SVA prides itself on being creative, innovative, proactive, and team-oriented, all with an emphasis on serving a population in need. An SVA staff member must have the passion to create a better life for those in need and a desire to contribute at both an individual and team level. Diversity and Inclusion Bilingual applicants, LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Job Summary The Client Advocate provides direct service to victims of domestic violence, manages SVA's victim-related programs, including the 24/7 Crisis Line, and supervises Crisis Line volunteer Advocates. Core Job Functions
- Provide victim/survivors with advocacy services both over the phone and in-person, including safety planning, crisis intervention, resources, and support.
- Respond to victim/survivors during normal work hours and as necessary to guarantee no lapse in coverage.
- Conduct safety planning, assessment of immediate needs, and assist domestic violence victims with determining next steps to ensure safety following an incident.
- Manage 24-hour Crisis Line schedule and coverage, through a combination of volunteers and dedicated paid crisis line advocates.
- Supervise Crisis Line volunteers and paid weekend advocates.
- Onboard and train Crisis Line advocates.
- Coordinate online and in-person support groups.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date data entry into client database and necessary paperwork, including case noting, documentation of services, and referrals provided.
- Co-manage and support client special events and programs. Education and Experience
- Multilingual applicants preferred.
- Direct advocacy experience in domestic violence or related fields preferred.
- Experience managing programs and volunteers in a non-profit setting preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, or related field or equivalent combination of education, lived experience, and professional experience.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to Scott and Carver counties. 50
- Must pass a pre-employment background check.