Are you passionate about crisis intervention, advocacy work, and making a difference in your community in Newberry County? Are you able to explain processes in law and excel in case management? You may be a fit for the Newberry Community and Court Advocate position! Help to provide outreach and the services needed so that survivors of intimate partner violence and their families can live their lives to the fullest. Apply today!

Responsibilities :

Assess rural survivors' needs for community and court advocacy and serve as a liaison between the client and community collaborating partners, including but not limited to DSS and law enforcement. Accompany clients to court hearings, provide support and advocacy, and clarify legal terminology and procedures. Collaborate with attorneys and court personnel to help facilitate seamless client access within the judicial system. Remain current on the status of intimate partner violence abuse laws, procedures, and practices of the judicial and law enforcement systems. Provide case management services, crisis intervention and prevention, make referrals, act as an advocate for clients, and facilitate program participants' access to community resources such as vocational rehabilitation, health services, childcare, transportation, food, and employment opportunities. Provide outreach to inform IPV survivors of Sistercare's services. Assist IPV survivors in obtaining safe and secure housing for themselves and their children. Assist survivors in developing a plan for goals with a timeline for achievement. Provide timely and accurate reports as required or requested. Input direct service and collateral time in the organization's database management system according to Sistercare policy and procedures. Participate in staff meetings, case staffing, and other agency meetings. Perform job functions in compliance with policies and procedures and grant requirements. Attend twelve (12) hours of Victim Service Provider (VSP) training each year to remain in compliance and maintain an active status as a VSP. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications :

A Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences or a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or work experience. Experience in providing direct services or case management to individuals in need. Ability to handle emergency/crisis situations in an independent manner. Knowledge of intimate partner violence abuse laws and procedures, and practices of the judicial and law enforcement systems. Understanding of intimate partner violence and its effect on survivors and their children. Knowledge and understanding of the community/county/city.

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

The job will frequently be performed in a standard office environment. Travel will be required, mostly within Sistercare's five (5) county footprint. The job will sometimes be performed in a variety of environments outside the office, such as off-site public community locations. Driving is required for this position; travels and commutes to confidential locations. Exposure to a range of conditions. The environment within off-site public locations cannot be guaranteed. The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to remain stationary frequently. The individual in this job frequently needs to move about inside the office and other work settings, which may include navigating stairs, uneven surfaces, narrow spaces, and other similar conditions. Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity equipment. Consistently communicates information and ideas to others. Must be able to exchange accurate information in a manner others understand. Frequently observes details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Occasionally move or transport items up to 25 pounds for various purposes.

Schedule :

Monday-Friday - 8:30am-5:00pm

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.80 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person