Trauma-Informed Victim Advocate: Crisis Support & Resources

Horizon-Health-and-Wellness; Apache Junction (AZ); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. seeks a Victim Advocate to provide trauma-informed support and advocacy for crime victims and crisis-affected individuals.

You will assess needs, connect clients to medical, legal and social resources, and navigate the criminal justice process. Responsibilities include intake assessments for behavioral health services, coordinating with law enforcement and service providers, and accompanying victims to hospitals, shelters, courts, and related locations.

Qualificações

• HS diploma or GED plus 4 years in BH or combined BH education and experience with at least 1 year experience in victim services strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, marriage and family counseling, behavioral science, human services, or related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed support and advocacy to victims of crime.
• Assess victim needs and connect individuals with appropriate community, social, medical, legal, and emergency resources.
• Assess client needs, when appropriate, by completing a thorough intake process for behavioral health services.
• May respond to crime scenes or hospitals outside of normal business hours.
• Explain victims' rights, available protections, and the criminal justice process, and assist with related documentation and court proceedings.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and community service providers to ensure victims receive appropriate support and follow-up.
• Accompany and assist victims at hospitals, shelters, courts, forensic interview facilities, and other service locations as needed.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case records and documentation, including referrals, services, and case-related information.
• Provide ongoing communication and case follow-up while helping victims navigate available services and resources.
• Support community outreach, education, training, and victim-assistance programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and service providers and identify opportunities to improve victim services.

Conhecimentos

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Empathy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Formação académica

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. seeks a Victim Advocate to provide trauma-informed support and advocacy for crime victims and crisis-affected individuals.

You will assess needs, connect clients to medical, legal and social resources, and navigate the criminal justice process. Responsibilities include intake assessments for behavioral health services, coordinating with law enforcement and service providers, and accompanying victims to hospitals, shelters, courts, and related locations.