TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ADVOCATE

Remedies Renewing Lives; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K participation

Paid time off (4 weeks)

Job summary

Remedies Renewing Lives seeks a Transitional Housing Advocate to join a multidisciplinary team delivering transitional housing services for survivors of domestic violence. The role emphasizes empowerment-based, trauma-informed counseling and active client goal planning with a survivor-centered approach.

You will manage a caseload, coordinate supportive services, and collaborate with residential and non-residential programs to promote safety and autonomy for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• One-year full-time experience in counseling, advocacy or case management with adults preferred.
• 40-hour domestic violence training completed or provided by Remedies Renewing Lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy-based counseling and case management to survivors of domestic violence.
• Maintain client records and confidentiality in line with laws and agency policy.
• Develop and monitor individualized service plans with clients.
• Engage in safety planning and linkage to services for survivors.
• Participate in team meetings and cross-agency collaborations as assigned.
• Document activities and outcomes accurately and timely.

Skills

Advocacy counseling

Case management

Documentation

Confidentiality

Safety planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work or related field

Job description

Remedies is always looking for motivated and passionate individuals to join our team and help make a difference in our community.

JOB TITLE: TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ADVOCATE

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: SENIOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ADVOCATE

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY:

Participates in the activities of a multidisciplinary team primarily engaged in the delivery of transitional housing domestic violence program services with support to residential and non-residential programming as necessary. Utilizes an empowerment-based, trauma-informed, survivor-centered approach in providing services to survivors of domestic violence. Participates in the formulation and implementation of individual client goal plans and individualized services. Maintains a caseload and provides or arranges supportive services with clients/survivors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies advocacy-based counseling techniques in the identification and support of individual client/survivor needs
• Evaluates the needs of assigned caseload, working with clients/survivors to establish a list of needs and assets, and develops relevant goals with survivors, based on their input and requests. Promotes wellness and autonomy through empowerment, encouragement, and assistance with goal setting
• Provides advocacy, domestic violence counseling, and case management to survivors of domestic violence on a regularly scheduled and as-needed basis
• Maintains client confidentiality standards as required by Remedies Renewing Lives, the Illinois Domestic Violence Act and the United States Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), and Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
• Maintains appropriate client records reflecting services provided to clients and progress made toward established goals
• Engages in appropriate safety planning and linkage of services with clients/survivors
• Aids in data collection as needed
• Adheres to funding requirements
• Participates in weekly meetings with their direct supervisor, and other staff meetings as needed, to discuss individual client needs, programmatic and community needs, and alternative approaches and resources
• Records accurate and timely documentation of activities and services provided
• Attends all staff meetings and participates in other programs or community agency meetings, as requested or assigned
• Participates in in-service or continuing education, as requested
• Sustains a working relationship with other client-service teams within the Agency and community to ensure continuity of care for all individuals
• Gives and receives support from other staff members within each of their respective areas of influence and expertise
• Educates other community groups or professionals through presentations on topics such as intimate partner violence and Agency services, as requested
• Frequent written and verbal communications with clients/survivors, referral sources and other employees, as appropriate.
• Performs all job functions in a professional manner
• Performs all job functions consistent with confidentiality regulations, ethical practices and Agency polices and mission
• Presents and maintains a professional image in dress, behavior, and work habits
• Promotes a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace that enhances and furthers the Mission, Vision and Values Statement
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to prepare and maintain effective case files
• Ability to participate in and successfully complete a comprehensive training program
• Ability to provide sincere interest necessary to work with client population
• Ability to engage potential clientele and/or maintain current clients in services by providing support and encouragement
• Must acquire and apply the skills necessary for empathetic and empowering counseling/advocacy/crisis intervention techniques and methods
• Possess high physical and emotional energy needed to handle the array of circumstances that may arise
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with survivors, staff, other service providers, and the public

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work or related field required

EXPERIENCE:

One-year full-time experience providing professional counseling, advocacy, and/or case management with adults preferred

TRAINING/CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

Completion of the 40-hour domestic violence training as required by the Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) from an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP) approved training site. This training will be provided by Remedies Renewing Lives to new employees who have not yet completed the training.

COMPENSATION:

$21.28/HOUR

BENEFITS:

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits insurance on the first of the month after 30 days of employment.Benefits include medical, dental and 401K participation. We also offer an accrual of 4 weeks of paid time off per year.There is an annual discretionary bonus given as well after completing 1 year of service. Full-time employees are also eligible for short/long term disability and term life insurance.

Remedies Renewing Lives provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Remedies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Remedies expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Remedies’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.