Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc.

JOB TITLE

Victim Advocate

DEPARTMENT

Program Services

• Emergency Shelter

CLASSIFICATION

Full-time , nonexempt, hourly, "at-will"

REPORTS TO

Residential Services Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Victim Advocate provides direct services to victims of domestic violence in residence and provides crisis intervention to callers on AVDA's 24-Hour Hotline.

Positions Available:

Full-Time:

Mon

• Fri 7:00am
• 3:00pm Mon
• Fri 7:30am
• 3:30pm Mon
• Fri 3:30pm
• 11:30pm Sun
• Thu 11:00pm
• 7:00am (overnights)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and abide by the rules, policies and standards set forth in the Employee Personnel Policy Manual. Provide direct services to victims of domestic violence in accordance with program guidelines and agency policies. Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, supportive counseling, advocacy, and referrals. Maintain health and safety of residential campus; direct and coach staff and participants in creating a positive, respectful communal living environment. Assist with VOCA compensation and relocation applications. Distribute welcome kits, emergency supplies, and participant assistance as needed. Oversee volunteers and interns working directly with participants. Able to work in different environments and utilize effective time management skills. Maintain accurate program records, inventory control and grant required statistics. Promote an organizational culture that embraces workplace values of respect, caring, support, effective communication, teamwork, collaboration, accountability and responsibility; and work with staff to create and maintain a workplace environment reflective of those values.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology or related field or a minimum of two years relevant experience in victim advocacy. DCF Domestic Violence Program Core Competency and privilege status obtained within first 90 days. Meet required training hours annually to maintain privilege status. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; exceptional customer service skills. Cooperative, respectful of others, good team player. Reliable transportation, and if that is a personal vehicle, a valid driver's license and clean driving record for insurability. Must be 21 years of age and have at least 3 years of driving experience. Basic use of MS Excel, Word, Outlook and client database software. Fluent in reading, writing, speaking English. Secondary language is a plus

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to exert physical effort which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds), bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, sitting, including movement up and down stairs. Minimal travel required in the Palm Beach County area. Language differential if fluent in Creole, Spanish or American Sign Language $21/hour. Otherwise, position pays $20/hour.

To Apply:

Email your resume and cover letter and indicate the position you are applying for in your cover letter as well as the language(s) you are fluent in. Please advise Human Resources at this email address in advance if you require accommodations to participate in the employment process.

EOE/DFWP/E-VERIFY

Pay:

$20.00

• $21.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person