Victim Advocate Job at Community Treatment Inc. (COMTREA)
COMMUNITY TREATMENT, INC
Victim Advocate
Department: A Safe Place
Job Status: PRN
Reports To: Director - Domestic Violence Shelter
Amount of Travel Required: Minimal
Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule: May vary.
**Full COVID 19 vaccination required. Exemption accommodation upon request.
POSITION SUMMARY
Works with adults and children who are victims of domestic/sexual violence. Provide educational advocacy, provide community education on agency programs and how to access needed services. Safety Planning. The victim advocate will perform other duties as assigned by the Shelter Director and/or Therapist – Shelter Services Manager for A safe Place.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S)
- Answer and respond appropriately to the crisis line and make appropriate referrals.
- Meet residential immediate needs, assist in enhancing resident decision making capacities, assist in resident future and safety planning..
- Participate in all Shelter fundraisers and special projects, and recreational/social activities with residents.
- Attend staff meetings and attend 40 hours of training per year through in-service training at COMTREA or outside the agency.
- Accept and appropriately store donated goods and shelter supplies as needed.
- Facilitate and/or co-facilitate community groups within the shelter that educate and help resolve conflicts that arise.
- Other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
- Judgement - The ability of the individual to form sound opinions or make decisions by evaluating available information.
- Initiative - The ability of the individual to act and take steps to solve or settle an issue.
- Knowledge - Appraise familiarity with techniques and procedures needed to complete the work.
- Productivity - Asses the amount of work completed in relation to expectations.
- Teamwork - Assess the ability to work with others, when appropriate, to attain organizational goals and objectives.
- Conflict Resolution - Conflict resolution looks at how effectively the individual deals with others in an antagonistic situation.
- Problem Solving - The ability of the individual to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems, and applying contingency plans to solve those problems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S)
1. Answer and respond appropriately to the crisis line and make appropriate referrals
2. Maintain client charts in an accurate and timely manner
3. Participate in all Shelter fundraisers and special projects
4. Attend staff meetings and attend 40 hours of training per year through in-service training at COMTREA or outside the agency
5. Other duties as assigned
2. Maintain client charts in an accurate and timely manner
3. Participate in all Shelter fundraisers and special projects
4. Attend staff meetings and attend 40 hours of training per year through in-service training at COMTREA or outside the agency
5. Other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
- Judgement - The ability of the individual to form sound opinions or make decisions by evaluating available information.
- Initiative - The ability of the individual to act and take steps to solve or settle an issue.
- Knowledge - Appraise familiarity with techniques and procedures needed to complete the work.
- Productivity - Asses the amount of work completed in relation to expectations.
- Teamwork - Assess the ability to work with others, when appropriate, to attain organizational goals and objectives.
- Conflict Resolution - Conflict resolution looks at how effectively the individual deals with others in an antagonistic situation.
- Problem Solving - The ability of the individual to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems, and applying contingency plans to solve those problems.
- Relationship Building - The ability of the individual to establish and maintain a good rapport and cooperative relationship with customers and co-workers.
Here are just a few of the benefits that we offer at Comtrea:
Competitive Benefits
Advancement Opportunities
Professional Development
Paid time off & Paid Holidays
NHSC Loan Repayment Participant
Licensure Supervision
Experience:
Knowledge of Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Computer Skills:
Basic knowledge of Computers and Microsoft Office
Certifications & Licenses:
CPR certification preferred at hire, otherwise must be obtained within 30 days of employment, and maintained throughout
Class E Driver's License preferred
Other Requirements:
Basic knowledge of charting and filing. Must possess a positive attitude, effective listening and relationship building skills.
Education:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Highly Confidential Environment
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