Current Staff Position Available 

Family Abuse Center

Part-Time or Full-Time Rural Advocate

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

·       Provide direct services to crime victims including, but not limited to, crisis intervention, legal assistance, counseling (individual and group), victim advocacy, and information and referral within the six surrounding counties. Assist with coordination of services as necessary.

·       Provide outreach or community education to help identify crime victims and provide or refer them to needed services

·       Develop working relationships with law enforcement personnel, social service organizations, churches, district attorney, judges, medical professionals and other entities that work with or encounter victims of family violence

·       Provide training to community agencies, volunteers, law enforcement personnel, faith-based organizations, and community leaders on how to identify and address issues of domestic violence and how to help victims of family violence access the resources necessary to move forward in safety.

·       Assist with crisis line and on-call coverage as necessary

·       Provide supervision for volunteers/interns as necessary

·       Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:         

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field or equivalent experience

·       Master’s Degree Preferred

Experience:

·       1-2 years experience in the field of Domestic and/or Sexual Violence preferred, or the same amount of residential services and/or case management experience

·       Experience in social or human service field required

Skills/Abilities:

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills

·       Demonstrates experience and ease working with a diverse population of clients

·       Ability to handle crisis situations with sensitivity and assertiveness

·       Demonstrates skills of self-direction

·       Strong organizational skills

·       Demonstrates effectiveness as a member of a team as well as the ability to work independently

·       Flexibility and ability to prioritize job responsibilities

·       Ability to provide and receive peer supervision

·       Familiarity with Microsoft Office products

LICENSES/CREDENTIALS:

·       None required

SUPERVISED BY: Director of Programs

All interested individuals should submit their resume and cover letter via fax or email to:

Rebecca Carlson, LCSW

Director of Programs

Family Abuse Center

ph# 254-772-8999 ext 2242

fax# 254-772-4770

Email: Rebecca.Carlson@familyabusecenter.org