cvic
Advocacy Specialist
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Sponsorship not specified$18k-$27kDetected 18 days ago
HR
About the role
- Upon hire, the candidate will complete training to earn certification from the North Dakota Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition to provide direct client services.
- SUPERVISED BY: Director of Crisis Intervention CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt RESPONSIBILITIES Crisis Intervention Work with clients to assess safety on an ongoing basis and complete safety plans.
- Assist clients in making necessary arrangements to provide safe housing, food, and other necessities to victims and minors during crisis periods.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate empathetic listening skills while assisting clients in identifying options, establishing goals, and providing ongoing follow-up support to help clients maintain stability and progress towards their goals.
- Provide support to clients in becoming self-sufficient.
- Accompany victims of sexual assault and domestic violence to legal proceedings and provide appropriate support.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records of all client demographics and contacts with clients and other agencies, according to established procedures.
- Individual Support
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a human services field is required.
Nice to have
- A bachelor's or master's degree in social work or counseling, North Dakota licensure, and at least one year of direct social service experience is preferred.
Compensation
- $18.27-27.40 per hour based on education and experience. A generous leave package including annual leave, sick leave and personal days
- 11 paid holidays
- and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- SUPERVISED BY: Director of Crisis Intervention
- CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
- Work with clients to assess safety on an ongoing basis and complete safety plans.
Benefits
- Accompany victims and provide appropriate support to report crimes, to legal proceedings, or to the hospital for medical examinations.
- health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- mileage reimbursement for travel, 403(b) with employer match
Equal opportunity
- CVIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
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