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CASA
Domestic Violence Advocate Full-Time
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Case Worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services.
$45,936 / year median in Florida
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Qualifications and Skills:
Previous experience working with individuals in a crisis setting or social services preferred. Professional training may be substituted for experience. Must have a valid Florida driver's license.Primary Job Duties include:
Conduct interviews and crisis intervention with victims of domestic violence crimes in order to determine needs and explore options. Assess lethality and conduct safety planning with victims of crime on a case-by-case basis. Assist victim with a case plan (give information and referrals, transport to appointments). Complete victim compensation forms and legal referrals as needed and provide other information as needed. Maintain contact with other advocates regarding shelter issues and victims' case plans. Maintain counseling forms and statistics on all victims of crime in accurate, complete files. Complete monthly statistical forms. Attend meetings and trainings as scheduled.Secondary Job Duties:
Assist in the training of volunteers for VOCA position. Attend meetings and trainings as scheduled. Report any unusual incidents or breeches in security to the program manager. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or CEO. Agency Requirements All Employees of CASA are expected to demonstrate a commitment to:- promoting diversity and equality
- professional ethics and standards
- flexibility and teamwork
- protection of confidentiality Physical Demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to see, sit, hear, talk, walk, stand and read.
- Ability to use arms, hands and fingers (mopping, sweeping, computer use, writing etc.).
- Ability to reach, stock, climb (step stool or ladder), bend, balance, crouch, kneel and crawl.
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds frequently (donations, food, babies etc.