Advocate

ADP, Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking an Advocate in Clearwater, FL to provide case management for survivors of domestic violence, including safety planning, housing assistance, and employment referrals. The role supports crisis response, coordinates with law enforcement, and helps clients gain stability and independence.

The position requires independent work, strong public speaking abilities, and a valid Florida driver’s license; 2+ years of DV field experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Core Competency certification preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in domestic violence field preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office Productivity Tools (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management for survivors of domestic violence, including rights information, crisis stabilization, safety planning, advocacy, housing and employment assistance, and service planning.
• Answer hotline calls and provide referrals to local community partner agencies.
• Facilitate support groups and collaborate with community agencies to empower survivors.
• Regularly update team on participant status and maintain participant files.

Skills

Independent work

Crisis de-escalation

Public speaking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

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Advocate

Full Time Clerical Clearwater, FL, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The Advocate is responsible for providing case management for survivors of domestic violence, which includes providing information about crime victims’ rights, crisis stabilization, safety planning, law enforcement and victim advocacy, assisting in securing stable housing, assisting in identifying and securing employment, and service planning in support of recovery and self-sufficiency. Additional duties include answering hotline calls, facilitating support groups, and providing referrals.

Job Specifications/Qualifications:

Education/Training (or equivalent): 0 H.S. Degree 1 College Degree* 0 Certification/License*

*A combination of education and experience may be considered

• -Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• -Core Competency certification preferred.

Experience (Type of work experience, min. number of years):

• -2+ years of experience in domestic violence field preferred.

Technical or Administrative Knowledge:

• -Knowledge of Microsoft Office Productivity Tools (MS Word, Excel, outlook, Powerpoint).

Special Skills and Abilities:

• -Ability to work independently.
• -Ability to work with people in crisis and deescalate situations using verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• -Excellent public speaking skills and ability to provide training in formal and informal settings.
• -Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties, or be of a safety concern.

Key to denote % of time requirements necessary to perform essential functions of this job.

L – Reaching above/below the waist

L – Pushing/pulling movements

L – Lifting

L – Operate motor vehicle

M – Standing

M – Walking

G –Typing

- Working Conditions and Schedules:

O - Exposed at times to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

L - Exposed to various noise levels (L= private office, M= showroom/service area, G= jackhammer/metal works/heavy equipment)

M - Available to works nights, weekends and holidays.

G - Interacting with co-workers, vendors, and customers.

• - Necessary traits for this position: 1 Seeing 1 Hearing 1 Talking* 1 Reading* 1Writing*

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

General

• Follow the administrative guidelines and policies.
• Maintain a community image consistent with the mission.
• Engage in a relationship with the team which is proactive, mutually beneficial, fosters teamwork, and advances the mission.
• Exercise due care and stewardship of resources, including equipment, food, money, volunteer, and staff time.
• Oversee the general physical environment for health, safety, and proper maintenance of facilities.

Advocacy and Case Management

• Provide comprehensive case management, which includes providing information about crime victims’ rights, crisis stabilization, safety planning, law enforcement and victim advocacy, assisting in securing stable housing, assisting in identifying and securing employment, and service planning in support of recovery and self-sufficiency.
• Answer the hotline.
• Provide referrals to local community partner agencies.
• Facilitate support groups to empower survivors of domestic violence to obtain their goals, such as employment and securing affordable housing.
• Collaborate with community agencies including, but not limited to, local literacy programs, career centers, Job Links, Dress for Success programs and local libraries.

Program Support

• Regularly update team members regarding resource listings and the status of participants receiving or soon to be receiving services.
• Update participant files weekly.
• Collect, organize, and enter data into appropriate formats for the WS database and other funders’ databases weekly.
• Develop self-knowledge of issues domestic violence, laws, policies, and case histories.
• Participate in training opportunities including: the mandatory 24 hour Core Training and 6 shadowing hours to be registered for confidentiality and privilege; maintain 17 hours of domestic violence training per year
• Attend staff meetings and local community meetings.