cfvc
Outreach & Housing Advocate
Canton, Georgia
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
Problem Solving
About the role
- The advocate utilizes motivational interviewing techniques and problem solving.
- The following is a summary of the essential functions of the job.
- Meetings with clients that include but not limited to defining goals both long and short term, helping clients to locate resources needed, identifying barriers as they arrive and options to resolve the barriers.
Requirements
- Complete monthly assessments and reporting/data as required for department.
- Degree in Social Services field, Counseling, Women's Studies, Human Services or Psychology.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a social service agency working around issues of poverty and homelessness as it relates to domestic violence.
Skills
- Proficient in Motivational Interviewing techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to handle crisis situations in a calm & deliberate manner.
- Familiarity with community resources and service providers
- Knowledge of the basic dynamics of domestic violence and crisis intervention techniques
- Organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Knowledge of trauma informed care
- Ability to work with a diverse group of children and their parents.
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