Family Advocate
Family Safety Network is seeking a full time Family Advocate to provide services and support to families and victims of domestic violence and abuse in a community advocacy program serving three counties with offices in Park Rapids and Walker. This position would work from both offices during any given week.
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in human services or-then related field or equivalent work or volunteer experience and training preferred.
Must function well in a team setting and work well as a part of a team.
Must work well with persons of varied sexual preference, racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds, and with individuals who are differently-abled.
Awareness of relationship violence, child abuse, stalking, and assault preferred.
Knowledge of counseling and advocacy techniques for people who have been victims of domestic violence, including crisis intervention, trauma informed care and case management skills beneficial.
Previous employment or volunteer work in human services, community agencies or other related nonprofit or social change organizations a plus. Good oral and written communication and computer skills are required.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Job Description: Provide advocacy services and support to survivors of relationship/domestic/intimate partner violence, stalking, and/or abuse and their children. Assess immediate crisis needs of clients and address appropriately. Manage incoming calls and walk-ins and complete necessary documentation. Support the daily operations of the agency to include attending court proceedings and client court accompaniment when necessary.
Complete and maintain client records that document services provided. Educate clients about the dynamics of domestic violence/intimate partner violence/child abuse and trauma; and provide options/resources available.
Work with clients to develop and maintain relevant and meaningful case plans. Provide concrete case management and access to in-house and external resources. Meet regularly with clients to support case plan accomplishment. Refer clients to other agencies and resources and advocate directly with other agencies as needed to help client access necessary services. Maintain service partnerships with referral agencies to include other nonprofit agencies, law enforcement, and social services. Assist clients in identifying and fulfilling needs.
Participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as needed. Facilitate support groups as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by supervising staff.
Pay based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in human services or-then related field or equivalent work or volunteer experience and training preferred.
Must function well in a team setting and work well as a part of a team.
Must work well with persons of varied sexual preference, racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds, and with individuals who are differently-abled.
Awareness of relationship violence, child abuse, stalking, and assault preferred.
Knowledge of counseling and advocacy techniques for people who have been victims of domestic violence, including crisis intervention, trauma informed care and case management skills beneficial.
Previous employment or volunteer work in human services, community agencies or other related nonprofit or social change organizations a plus. Good oral and written communication and computer skills are required.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Job Description: Provide advocacy services and support to survivors of relationship/domestic/intimate partner violence, stalking, and/or abuse and their children. Assess immediate crisis needs of clients and address appropriately. Manage incoming calls and walk-ins and complete necessary documentation. Support the daily operations of the agency to include attending court proceedings and client court accompaniment when necessary.
Complete and maintain client records that document services provided. Educate clients about the dynamics of domestic violence/intimate partner violence/child abuse and trauma; and provide options/resources available.
Work with clients to develop and maintain relevant and meaningful case plans. Provide concrete case management and access to in-house and external resources. Meet regularly with clients to support case plan accomplishment. Refer clients to other agencies and resources and advocate directly with other agencies as needed to help client access necessary services. Maintain service partnerships with referral agencies to include other nonprofit agencies, law enforcement, and social services. Assist clients in identifying and fulfilling needs.
Participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as needed. Facilitate support groups as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by supervising staff.
Pay based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
