Victim Advocate - Domestic Violence Outreach - Economic Justice

JOB TITLE: Economic Empowerment Advocate

DEPARTMENT: Program Services –Outreach

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, nonexempt, hourly, “at-will”

REPORTS TO: Outreach Advocacy Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Economic Empowerment Advocate provides direct services to survivors and assists survivors in their economic self-sufficiency goals. The Economic Empowerment Advocate attends statewide, regional, and local training events related to the Economic Empowerment Project.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week assigned by your supervisor; flexibility is needed to meet the needs of survivors.

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.

· Implement the economic empowerment program inclusive of economic empowerment curricula facilitation, financial literacy, and economic advocacy.

· Assist survivors of domestic violence by identifying and attaining their employment and financial goals.

· Assist survivors of domestic violence with identifying and securing affordable housing.

· Assist victims in the VOCA relocation application process and address confidentiality program.

· Prepare financial assistance requests with accurate documentation associated with meeting the financial goals of survivors.

· Maintain health and safety of residential campus; direct and coach staff and participants in creating a positive, respectful communal living environment.

· Conduct community outreach and collaborate with community agencies to support the goals of the Economic Empowerment Project.

· 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 three years relevant experience in victim advocacy/life skills.

· DCF Domestic Violence Program Core Competency and privilege status obtained within the first 90 days.

· Meet required training hours annually to maintain privilege status.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills; exceptional customer service skills.

· Reliable transportation, and if that is a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and clean driving record for insurability.

· Intermediate use of MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and client database software.

· Fluent in reading, writing, speaking English/Spanish.

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.

· Regular travel is required in the Palm Beach County area, limited in-state travel.

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. EOE/DFWP/E-VERIFY

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person