Trauma-Informed Crisis Advocate & Community Ally

Children-; Des Moines (IA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

80 hours vacation after 90 days

480 hours paid sick time

8 paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits: medical,Dental

Life insurance + voluntary options

STD/LTD

401(k) with company match

EAP

Employee Referral Program

Zusammenfassung

Children & Families of Iowa is seeking a dedicated in-person advocate to support survivors of domestic violence with trauma-informed, client-centered services.

You will provide safety planning, goal setting, and case management, and you will advocate for clients in civil and criminal court, while coordinating services like therapy and financial literacy to promote long-term stability.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree or higher in a human services field; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Knowledge of domestic violence, crisis intervention, and victim advocacy.
• Familiarity with housing resources and community systems to connect clients with solutions.
• Passion for advocacy, empathy and in-person community-based work.

Aufgaben

• Be a trusted advocate for survivors by providing trauma-informed, client-centered support including safety planning, goal setting, and case management.
• Serve as a critical lifeline by answering the crisis line and offering in-person and phone-based crisis intervention.
• Build confidence and empowerment in survivors by advocating for them in civil and criminal court proceedings.
• Strengthen communities by representing the agency at local meetings and events and expanding referral networks.
• Help clients move toward long-term stability by coordinating services like therapy, job training, and financial literacy.
• Educate communities using evidence-based healthy relationship curriculum.
• Grow your expertise through continuous learning, team collaboration, and professional development.

Ausbildung

Associate’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or a related human services field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Children & Families of Iowa is seeking a dedicated in-person advocate to support survivors of domestic violence with trauma-informed, client-centered services.

You will provide safety planning, goal setting, and case management, and you will advocate for clients in civil and criminal court, while coordinating services like therapy and financial literacy to promote long-term stability.