Advocate (Temporary)

Job Description

Job Description BUILD A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE

Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults from day one.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is currently seeking a Survivor Advocate to join our Survivor Services team. As a Survivor Advocate, you will work in the community to provide direct support, education, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. You will work to provide resources and education for safety, healing, and growth, and to promote community awareness and engagement in addressing these issues.

You Will: Direct Advocacy Service (70%)

Provide direct advocacy services, in person and via other forms of communication, to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking

Assess strengths and needs of clients using interview, case history, and observation techniques

Work with clients to determine, implement, and monitor action plan to address needs, including safety plan

Refer clients to community resources

Provide advocacy support via hospital response

Apply appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as required

Provide community education presentations and/or support groups to children, youth and adults on topics related to domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking

Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all client information

Indirect Advocacy Service (15%)

Develop a network of contacts and resources to use with clients

Conduct outreach to local organizations and communities to increase visibility of survivor services

Develop presentations, awareness programming, support group topics (as assigned)

Develop knowledge on topics related to survivor services

Represent agency at community events or meetings to promote survivor services and advocate on behalf of survivors (as assigned)

Support Advocacy Program Volunteers

Reporting (15%)

Maintain accurate, complete, and timely case records of client contacts and referrals

Assist in keeping community referrals and resources information updated

Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of work hours and schedule per agency standards

Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of mileage and expenses per agency standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

You Have:

Bachelor of Social Work or related field that includes a supervised practicum experience

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Establish and maintain relationships

Capacity to work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking

Read analyze and interpret policies and procedures

Problem solving skills

Clear, effective communications skills

Our Benefits:

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Firefly does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.