Victim Advocate - Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault
The Victim Advocate provides crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy services to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. This role involves community outreach, emergency response, and collaboration with agency staff to support trauma-informed care and promote client well-being. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, crisis management abilities, and commitment to agency policies and community engagement.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Social work.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Provide case management and crisis intervention to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Deliver criminal justice outreach and advocacy for community members and shelter clients as needed.
- Assist with community trainings, presentations, and public awareness activities.
- Support the Program Director by compiling monthly program statistics and maintaining accurate client records.
- Help facilitate support groups and other programming when needed.
- Demonstrate high-level crisis intervention skills while managing a variable caseload.
- Participate in required staff and community meetings; collaborate with colleagues, volunteers, and partner organizations.
- Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and trauma‑informed practices.
- Create, maintain, and share a dynamic self‑care plan; contribute to community engagement and fundraising efforts.
- Be available for emergency situations during work hours and perform other program-related duties as assigned.
- This position’s essential functions are performed on the client’s physical work site.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field — or currently pursuing one.
- Minimum of two years of direct care experience in human services (or equivalent experience).
- Group facilitation skills preferred.
- Bilingual candidates are preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Strong crisis intervention, case management, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to trauma-informed care and respectful, client-centered advocacy.
Compensation & Schedule
- Pay range: $19.74–$23.54 per hour (wage determined by total years of relevant experience).
- Full-time — 37.5 hours per week; typical schedule Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (hours may vary).
- This is an on-site role.
- Confidential Client offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities (details provided during the hiring process).
Why Join
- Work in a trauma‑informed, team-oriented environment focused on supporting survivors and strengthening families and communities.
- Opportunities for ongoing training, growth, and meaningful community impact.
- Be part of a mission-driven team delivering essential services to vulnerable populations.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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