Domestic Abuse Advocate

Are you an amazing individual who wants to help others and change lives? Of course, you are! Apply today at Family Resources and join the other amazing individuals in our Family.

Here at Family Resources, we believe in supporting successful lives to build strong communities. If you share our values and enthusiasm for supporting our community, you will find a home at Family Resources.

Family Resources has grown to become one of the state's largest agencies devoted to child welfare & juvenile justice, mental health, and survivor services. We have clients who come from all walks of life, and therefore we want to ensure our agency is diverse and inclusive. We hire extraordinary people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our company and community stronger.

What does Family Resources have to offer you?

• An environment to be your amazing self while learning, growing, and developing.
• Leadership that understands a healthy work/life balance.
• A Trauma-Informed work environment.
• Excellent full-time benefits package including;
  • Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance (paid by employer)
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability (paid by employer)
  • Paid time off (12 to 24 days off per year),
  • Personal time (24 hours gifted each January 1^st)
  • 12 paid holidays
• ALL employees are eligible for:
  • 401(K) with employer matching (50% up to 10%)
  • Employee Assistance Program (paid by employer)
  • Self-Care Wellness Program (paid by employer)
  • Employee Referral Program
• Access to a family of respected & passionate therapists, counselors, advocates, and teams.
• Team meetings supportive atmosphere.

Position Details

The Sexual Abuse Comprehensive Services (SAC) Advocate will provide comprehensive sexual abuse services to clients in the service area that identify or are identified as survivors. The Advocate will provide advocacy, case management, emotional support, support groups, and safety planning for clients affected by sexual abuse. Primarily, the advocate will provide support to survivors at medical facilities, within the legal system, or at other locations in the community as appropriate. The advocate will also collaborate with other community agencies to ensure the needs of survivors of sexual assault are prioritized. This position will need to have a flexible schedule that may include working some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Position Specifics

• Position Hours: varies-8:30 am-5 pm with some occasional evenings and on-call shifts
• Comprehensive benefits offered
• Salaried position at $40,000.00/year
• Service Area: Clinton County. May have to travel to Jackson, Scott, Muscatine, and Lousia County occasionally

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial

• Meets or exceeds budgets financial expectations for the program
• Will seek prior approval and work with the direct supervisor for any purchases that need to be made
• Submit all receipts within 24 hours of purchase
• Provides timesheet documentation for all funding sources related to the position

Operations

• Operate from the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
• Inputs daily services into the data entry system by the noted deadline each week.
• Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process; ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions.
• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
• Utilizes feedback from various sources in order to improve the quality of services offered. Sources such as surveys, volunteers, community, and team members.
• Keep an open flexible schedule to meet the needs of the community, survivors, and the program.
• Assess and implement necessary adaptations of current comprehensive services to meet the unique needs of the population served
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with individuals and community members in the service area.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements to ensure certification as a Sexual Abuse Advocate with the IowaCASA.

Client/External

• Provide targeted professional outreach, training, and technical assistance to increase identification and referral for services as well as a trauma-informed response when a survivor discloses sexual assault.
• Provide support groups for clients in the program
• Provide advocacy and support services during court proceedings, medical exams, and/or investigations
• Provide on-call direct service on a pre-scheduled rotating basis with other staff members outside of normal office hours.
• Demonstrates civil and respectful behaviors valued within the organization.
• Attends all community meetings determined to be essential.
• Possess the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, races, creeds, colors, national origins, ages, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identities.
• Other duties as assigned

People

• Participates in, at minimum, twice monthly individual supervisions with a direct supervisor
• Creates positive, inclusive safe, client-led, and outcome-oriented culture
• Serves as a public face of the Agency by interfacing with regulatory, community, and funder leadership
• Ensures that communication with outside parties is coordinated and effectively builds positive relationships
• Provides and accepts ideas and suggestions in a constructive and helpful manner
• Ensure free, voluntary, non-discriminatory, accessible services for all clients.
• Exhibits good teamwork; is approachable and cooperative and contributes to an overall positive and productive work/team environment
• Takes initiative in problem-solving and utilizes resources such as team members and community resources to assist in addressing client/volunteer issues that arise.
• Provides support and input to team members that are helpful in finding solutions and allows for a team approach to solving barriers and challenges.
• Possess the ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/ needs.
• Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations while producing results.
• Set clear expectations for self and team to achieve work objectives and overcome obstacles.
• Strives for excellence in performance by upholding established ethical standards and upholding program values
  • Provides the following services to survivors of sexual violence and agencies, organizations, and systems that interact with survivors of sexual violence:Awareness and outreach, inter-agency collaborations, serving on multi-disciplinary teams as needed, awareness and referrals, school outreach, systems advocacy, public awareness campaigns, and outreach materials, emergency food, clothing, and transportation assistance, immediate shelter and related supportive services, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, economic advocacy, transportation, child care and/or respite care, and safety planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in survivor/human services field required.
• 3 years of experience working in the human services field with survivor services experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license in good standing and vehicle with appropriate auto insurance required. Must be able to pass the motor vehicle record background check.

Must have current proof of car insurance, able to pass a driving background check, and have reliable transportation.

Bilingual and/or bi-cultural applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer that thrives on Diversity!

Salary : $40,000 - $0