Advocate

Groundworks New Mexico; Taos (NM); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Groundworks New Mexico is seeking an Advocate to provide trauma-informed crisis intervention and life skills coaching for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. This role includes participating in a rotating on-call schedule for the crisis hotline and responding to in-person crises within 15–30 minutes.

The ideal candidate will have strong crisis intervention skills and experience collaborating in a team-based environment. Knowledge of conflict resolution practices and experience working with diverse populations are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to work effectively in crisis situations, including intervention and de-escalation.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-based environment.
• Strong organizational skills to complete required documentation on time.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution practices.
• Experience working with multi-cultural populations.

Aufgaben

• Provide individual life skills training to clients.
• Coordinate with other CAV programs for referrals and case management.

Kenntnisse

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Multi-cultural experience

Jobbeschreibung

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.