Adult Victim Advocate: Safety & Support

Family Rescue Inc.; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Family Rescue Inc. is seeking an Adult Advocate to develop and implement services for adult victims of domestic violence in the Chicago area.

The role includes counseling, connecting clients to services, and coordinating with various community resources. Responsibilities include creating Service Plans, monitoring progress, providing employment counseling and referrals, and facilitating legal advocacy and orders of protection.

Qualifications

• Education: B.A. in social service or related field.
• A.A. with one or more years applicable experience or High School Diploma with two years applicable experience.
• 40-hour domestic violence training within 3 months of hire date.
• City and/or state certification may be required.
• CPR/first aid certification within 1 year of hire date.
• Bi-lingual Spanish speaking, reading and writing may be required.

Responsabilités

• Provide individual and group counseling, including weekly support groups.
• Assist clients in scattered-site housing across the Chicago metro area to achieve safety and stability.
• Develop and monitor Service Plans with each client; adjust as needed and track progress.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Diversity communication

Written communication

Bi-lingual Spanish (may be required)

Formation

B.A. in social service or related field

A.A. with 1+ year applicable experience

High School Diploma with 2 years applicable experience

40-hour domestic violence training

City/state certification may be required

CPR/first aid certified

Description du poste

Family Rescue Inc. is seeking an Adult Advocate to develop and implement services for adult victims of domestic violence in the Chicago area.

The role includes counseling, connecting clients to services, and coordinating with various community resources. Responsibilities include creating Service Plans, monitoring progress, providing employment counseling and referrals, and facilitating legal advocacy and orders of protection.