Advocate

Overview The Advocate provides trauma-informed crisis intervention, personal and legal advocacy, life skills coaching, and peer counseling to shelter and non-shelter survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. This position participates in a rotating on-call schedule for the crisis hotline, including nights and weekends, and responds to in-person crises within 15–30 minutes when required. Responsibilities Provide individual life skills training and refer clients to group life skills training opportunities. Coordinate with other CAV programs to provide referrals and case management for shelter and walk-in clients, including appropriate out-of-agency referrals to support clients in achieving safe, permanent housing and personal goals. Qualifications / Other Information Ability to work effectively in crisis situations, including intervention and de-escalation. Ability to collaborate in a team-based environment and provide support and information to peers. Strong organizational skills and ability to complete required documentation on time. Knowledge of or experience with conflict resolution practices. Experience working with multi-cultural populations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Groundworks New Mexico