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Victim Advocate & Outreach Specialist
Victims of Violence Intervention Program, operating Artemis House Shelter, is seeking one part-time OR full-time advocate to join our team.
The Advocate will work closely with survivors of domestic and sexual violence to gain access to resources and services needed to heal, recover and establish a successful life following violence. The advocate will primarily provide advocacy services to individuals who are currently residing in the community. This position will also implement community outreach strategies in Lawrence, Harding and Butte counties.
Recommended Qualifications: Associates or Bachelors in Human Services or related field.
Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations:
1. Assist survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and/or dating violence in accessing any services or support they need to recover following an instance of violence. Provide services to clients in Butte and Harding counties. This may include:
o Assisting clients in accessing financial assistance
o Assisting clients in navigating criminal justice and court proceedings, including obtaining protection orders
o Providing emergency room advocacy for clients in need of medical attention
o Identifying safe housing
o Safety planning with clients
o Transporting clients where needed
o Connecting clients to outside services and community resources
o Work closely with clients in remote areas. This may include traveling to meet clients in their communities.
o Facilitate weekly support group for survivors in the area
2. Coordinated Community Response and Networking
o Network and build effective working relationships between VVIP and relevant stakeholders such as: law enforcement, the medical community, other community service providers, schools and public agencies
o Travel to attend county and community functions relevant to domestic violence issues
o Assist in the development and collaboration of rural/community services
3. Awareness and Education
o Design and implement an outreach and awareness strategy to ensure the public in the service area are aware of VVIP services, reach survivors in need and contribute to public awareness about domestic and sexual violence prevention
o Travel to represent VVIP at community events including tabling and public speaking
4. Promote and lead Community Support Group for DV/SA survivors
5. Assist with shelter and on-site crisis work as deemed necessary.
6. Identify program needs, opportunities for employee training, volunteer recruitment and communicate suggestions to Program Director
7. Assist with crisis line coverage on a rotation basis
8. Assist with fundraising events
9. Assist with client management, record keeping and other duties as assigned.
10. Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the VVIP Board of Directors.
Special Consideration: This position is dependent upon programming needs and funding availability.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental conditions described are representative but not all-inclusive of those an employee must meet to perform the job's functions successfully. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their functions.
Routine office environment.
Frequent independent travel.
Physical demands: While performing the job duties, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, physical demands, and required skills. VVIP may, at its discretion, add to or change the position's duties at any time.
Employment with VVIP is “at will," meaning that either the employee or VVIP may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause.
Equal Employment Opportunity VVIP aims to obey all laws concerning non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities in the workplace.
Advocates are expected to be on call to attend to crisis intervention work at least one weekend per month and one night a week. Base rate of pay is $18.25/hr at 29 hours/week OR full-time. Benefits may include: paid holidays, and paid time off, plus additional benefits (health coverage) for full-time position! Must have a valid DL with clean driving record and be willing to undergo a background check..
In order to apply please submit an application, resume and cover letter to executivedirector@artemishouse.org Job Application
CRISIS LINE HOTLINE ADVOCATE
Summary of Duties: To provide high quality and trauma informed call reception during VVIP non-business hours. Be a voice to assist someone in crisis.
Be on call one week night a week and one weekend a month.
Scheduled hours: 4:30 pm until 8:00 am Monday-Thursday; 4:30 pm Friday until 8:00 am Monday, or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday. If a holiday, must be able to answer the phone all day and night.
Compensation: $30 per weeknight, $60 per holiday, $120 per weekend
Qualifications:
▪ Certification or degree in human services and/or related field, OR relevant professional experience.
▪ Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence and sexual assault issues.
▪ Sensitivity and awareness of various local cultures of clients.
▪ Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, able to perform duties with speed and accuracy, handle multiple tasks at once, work well under pressure, sound judgment and decision-making skills, courteous and helpful, strong team player, maintain confidentiality.
Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations:
1. During specified hours, be available to; answer the on-call phone, go to the shelter if necessary to assist advocate with check-in, provide support, resources, education, and advocacy services, and complete all required paperwork.
2. Be available to answer the phone via the REACH app from 4:30 PM- 8:00 AM and respond as needed. Must be able to answer the phone in a quiet setting. Must be in cell service coverage area.
3. Promote positive VVIP public image.
4. Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by VVIP.
In order to apply please submit an application, resume and cover letter to executivedirector@artemishouse.org Job Application