Client Advocate -SERV (4696)

Center for Family Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving lives as an Advocate. This role involves providing essential victim services, including crisis counseling, case management, and community outreach. You'll work closely with victims, offering support through various procedures and ensuring they receive the best resources available. The organization is committed to staff development, offering competitive benefits and a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to grow professionally, this opportunity is perfect for you. Become part of a respected leader in the non-profit sector and help create positive change in your community.

Benefits

Excellent paid time off (PTO) program

401k Plan

Medical insurance plan options

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Completion of 40-hour New Jersey State Certified Sexual Violence Advocacy Training is required.
• Experience in one-to-one settings with sensitivity towards victims is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis-intervention and counseling to victims and their families.
• Conduct outreach activities and present educational programs to the community.
• Maintain victim case files and complete necessary reports.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Advocacy

Public Speaking

Case Management

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Job description

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center for Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus.

Location: Camden County, NJ

Job Type/Status: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Advocate is responsible for victim services, including case management, advocacy, and crisis-counseling as well as presenting educational programs to the community. Advocates report directly to the Program Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Outreach activities to educate and engage the community.
2. Provide crisis-intervention and counseling to victims, family members, and significant others.
3. Accompany victims through procedures at area hospitals, police departments, prosecutor's office, and court. Provide victims with case-related medical and legal information.
4. Collaborate with community partners in order to provide victims with the best resources and services possible.
5. Attend community-based meetings and workshops.
6. Present program information at health fairs, community events, and professional organizations. Assist with the promotion of program services.
7. Provide appropriate referrals for victims.
8. Provide coverage for our 24-hour hotline.
9. Maintain victim case files, following state and agency guidelines.
10. Complete monthly and quarterly statistics and reports.
11. Assist with office procedures pertinent to the operations of the program.

REQUIREMENTS:

The Advocate must successfully complete 40 hour New Jersey State Certified Sexual Violence Advocacy Training provided by Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV). Advocates should have experience working with people, especially on a one-to-one basis, and demonstrate sensitivity toward the needs of victims. Effective verbal and written communication skills and public speaking are required. A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Human Services is mandatory. Work experience may substitute for education on a year-to-year basis.

At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.

1. Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday.
2. 401k Plan.
3. Medical insurance plan options.
4. Prescription Insurance.
5. Life Insurance.
6. Flexible Spending Accounts.
7. Health & Wellness Activities.
8. Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities.
9. Opportunity for advancement.

About Employment at Center For Family Services: Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit the Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.

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