Job Posting for Victim Advocate B at Bay Area Turning Point, Inc.

Job Title: Victim Advocate BFLSA Status: Non-ExemptDepartment: Client Services Reports to: Manager of Advocacy and Counseling ServicesEffective Date: Pay Rate: $41,0000 per year

$19.71 per hour

Position Overview:

Victim Advocate B is responsible for providing direct support and advocacy to victims of domestic and sexual violence.

HOURS: 40 hours weekly minimum or as necessary to achieve program objectives, responsibilities, and tasks. Work Schedule to include Monday 11 am – 7:30 pm, Tuesday – Thursday 8 am – 5 pm, Friday 8 am to 3 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide direct advocacy, assistance, and follow-up to victims/secondary victims of domestic violence 50% of the time and sexual assault 50% of the time to include crisis intervention services, legal advocacy services, victim accompaniments, workshop(s) facilitation, safety planning, assistance with CVC applications, VINE set up and information, protective order assistance, and information and referral services
Assist Residential and Non-Residential clients in determining and meeting their needs, including safety planning and developing service plans
Be knowledgeable of grant objectives and goals to include dedicating 50% of time to Sexual Assault Services
Provide crisis intervention and assistance to victims via the 24-hour crisis hotline and face-to-face
Maintain client records
Rotate with staff on the on-call schedule
Ability to work non-traditional work hours
Consult any critical situations with the supervisor
Conduct client assessments to include individual support, advocacy, referrals, safety planning, transportation, assisting with filing charges, completing victim impact statements, and attending court hearings and follow-up
Rotate in performing non-emergency accompaniments to court, medical, and law enforcement agencies
Assist clients in obtaining safe refuge from abusers by offering shelter assistance
Adherence to Bay Area Turning Point’s (BATP) Confidentiality Policy and the Agency’s Mission Statement of Philosophy
Assist with Client Awareness Events for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Entry-level position, no additional required

Education and Other Requirements:

Minimum of a 4-year degree or comparable experience
Must pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle report, and reference checks
Must have a clean driving record/ have automobile insurance coverage and, be insurable/ have at least three years of verifiable driving experience
Ability to lift/carry/move a minimum of 40 lbs. for an extended distance

Job-Specific Competencies:

Computer knowledge of programs including Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills to assist with in-the-moment issues or crises
Sensitivity regarding the issues of family violence and sexual assault and the ability to remain calm in crises

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organization’s ongoing needs.

Bay Area Turning Point (BATP) believes that equal opportunity for all employees is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, BATP will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or non-job related factors in hiring, promotion, demotion, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements.

NOTE: It is the policy of BATP not to hire applicants who have received services from our agency within the previous 12 month period.

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