Full-Time Advocate

Advocate
Advocacy
Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Hourly
On-Site

Supports Project Woman mission and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: confidentiality and respect for all survivors, Trauma-Informed Responses and Approaches, service excellence and job competence, promoting positive collaboration and commitment to community.

Under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, provides empowerment based, survivor-defined advocacy consistent with domestic violence and sexual assault best practices to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, and their families. Primary population served will be survivors in the community and/or emergency shelter providing on-site or mobile advocacy. Assists with community outreach and events, and training for volunteers, staff and community partners as needed.

Provides holistic, survivor-defined domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy and supportive services to survivors participating in shelter, community advocacy, and/or transitional housing programming, to meet safety, health, and independence needs.

Responds to area hospitals for advocacy support during SANE exams.

Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all participants in Project Woman programming as required by the Violence Against Women Act federal statute.

Participates in rotation of on-call crisis response to hospital and law enforcement via cell phone 24 hours daily.

Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) with other Project Woman staff to collaboratively help survivors meet their identified goals.

Collects and maintains survivor level data and documentation, adhering to domestic violence and sexual assault best practice standards, funding requirements, and in keeping with Violence Against Women Act statute requirements.

Maintains and helps strengthen positive collaboration with community partners including social service agencies, hospitals, taskforces, law enforcement agencies, and criminal justice programs, as necessary to ensure appropriate access, and to address barriers for survivors.

Assists with domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking trainings for community partners and other stakeholders, as needed.

Two-year degree, or higher, in a human service-related field, preferred. Experience working in domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or related fields.

Knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking issues.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and willing to learn new technology platforms.

General knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, social services, and community resources.

Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic work environment.

General knowledge of customer service skills.

This position starts at $18 per hour and is a full-time (40 hours), non-exempt position. A stipend is offered for on-call rotation. Benefits include partially paid health insurance for employees, including dental and vision, voluntary life insurance, and voluntary short and long term disability. Project Woman will assist personnel in applying for Registered Advocate (RA) status or other professional licenses, if desired. Employment with Project Woman allows for participation in statewide domestic violence and sexual assault coalition collaborations, caucuses, and taskforces.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is generally performed in a standard office environment and is moderately active. Handle and operate standard office equipment;

Project Woman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Project Woman of Ohio is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects human diversity and improves opportunities for all. Project Woman does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other basis under the law, in its employment.

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