Victim Advocate (7459)
$33,426–$37,606 year
On-sitePort Richey, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Provide crisis intervention through telephone interviews, individual, and group counseling while orienting new clients to the program. Assist survivors with safety planning, prepare case records, and facilitate referrals for legal assistance. Respond to emergencies calmly and initiate corrective action per policy. Perform housekeeping duties, distribute linens and hygiene items, and drive to transport victims to appointments. Maintain attendance and complete required certifications within 90 days. Work full-time, 35 hours weekly, with occasional hours outside standard schedule and holidays for shelter coverage.
Required Qualifications
- Full-Time, 35 hours/weekly
- Domestic Violence Core Competency training within 90 days of employment
- at least 16 hours of continuing education in domestic violence to maintain State of Florida Core Competency Certification
- Ability to read, write and communicate the English language
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple cases at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized
- Ability to drive a vehicle in order to serve as an advocate for victims and to transport victims to appointments related to service plans
- Valid State driver's license
- level 2 background screening
- Associates degree in a human service-related field, sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, criminology or related field
- two years' experience working with victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Victim Practitioner Certification Training-40 Hours completed after hire
- Work requires travel throughout the county in order to serve as an advocate for victims of domestic violence
- Work requires ability to work additional hours outside of standard schedule and some holidays as needed to ensure proper coverage of emergency shelter
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