Part Time Victim Service Advocate - Thrive Together - Cedar Rapids, IA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the related field and/or professional training.

• Proven work history in advocacy work or working with Deaf/hard of hearing communities.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team, with diverse groups of people and handle difficult and/or sensitive situations tactfully.

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate fluently in American Sign Language and other signed communication modes.

• Demonstrate fluency in English writing skills.

• Strong ability to work with complex cases utilizing innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to respond to on-call emergencies and handle crisis situations.

• Manage time and schedule independently.

• Must be able to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends.

• Ability to travel throughout Iowa utilizing own transportation. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Victim Service Advocate Functions

• Exhibit a belief in non-violence and a willingness to advocate on behalf of victims and their families who are affected by violence in a non-discriminating manner.

• Uphold the belief that quality client services are the top priority.

• Provide comprehensive 1:1 peer consulting.

• Provide emotional support and advocacy to victims which may include but is not limited to, crisis counseling, information referrals, safety planning, shelter and/or housing placements, court-related hearings, interactions with law enforcement, child protective services and hospitals, follow-up and client transportation.

• Provide accurate and timely documentation of daily interaction, appropriate reporting of services, and filing appropriate documents as required.

• Apply the ADA law effectively to ensure accessible and adequate services for clients.

• Share on-call responsibilities.

• Comply with state advocacy training/certification requirements as defined by Iowa Code and state coalitions. Achieve and maintain the required certification.

• Communicate regularly with the Executive Director, team and other designated contacts.

• Assist the agency in providing public education and training regarding issues of cultural awareness, effective communication, domestic violence, and sexual assault.

• Perform other work assignments as requested/needed.

See more information here: https://www.thrivetogethertoday.org/post/now-hiring-part-time-victim-service-advocate-cedar-rapids

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15,500.00 – $16,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Language:

• American Sign Language (Required)

Work Remotely:

• No