Survivor Advocate

Firefly Children & Family Alliance; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is seeking a Survivor Advocate to join its Survivor Services team in Indiana. You will provide direct advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking, both in person and through other communication channels, and work to promote safety and healing.

You will also develop community education presentations and maintain strict confidentiality while coordinating with local resources to support survivors and their families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Social Work or related field with supervised practicum experience.
• Clear, effective communications skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct advocacy services to survivors in person and via other channels.
• Develop safety plans, assess needs, and connect clients with resources.
• Maintain confidential case records and document work hours per agency standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or related field

Job description

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision

Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults from day one.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is currently seeking a Survivor Advocate to join our Survivor Services team. As a Survivor Advocate, you will work in the community to provide direct support, education, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. You will work to provide resources and education for safety, healing, and growth, and to promote community awareness and engagement in addressing these issues.

You Will:

Direct Advocacy Service (70%)

• Provide direct advocacy services, in person and via other forms of communication, to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking
• Assess strengths and needs of clients using interview, case history, and observation techniques
• Work with clients to determine, implement, and monitor action plan to address needs, including safety plan
• Refer clients to community resources
• Provide advocacy support via hospital response
• Apply appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as required
• Provide community education presentations and/or support groups to children, youth and adults on topics related to domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking
• Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all client information

Indirect Advocacy Service (15%)

• Develop a network of contacts and resources to use with clients
• Conduct outreach to local organizations and communities to increase visibility of survivor services
• Develop presentations, awareness programming, support group topics (as assigned)
• Develop knowledge on topics related to survivor services
• Represent agency at community events or meetings to promote survivor services and advocate on behalf of survivors (as assigned)

Reporting (15%)

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely case records of client contacts and referrals
• Assist in keeping community referrals and resources information updated
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of work hours and schedule per agency standards
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of mileage and expenses per agency standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You Have:

• Bachelor of Social Work or related field that includes a supervised practicum experience
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Establish and maintain relationships
• Capacity to work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking
• Read analyze and interpret policies and procedures
• Clear, effective communications skills
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Firefly does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.