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Survivor Support Advocate

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, public health, or related field, required.

2. Understanding of the dynamics of family violence including, domestic violence, and sexual assault, preferred.

3. Experience in case management, information and referral, direct service and/or advocacy preferred.

4. Experience in crisis intervention preferred.

5. Minimum of one year work or internship experience, preferred.

6. Ability to relate to people from varied ethnic and economic groups.

7. Must successfully pass agency-required background checks.

WAGE RANGE

$23.00/hour plus agency fringe benefits

Fringe benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.

WORK LOCATION

Caro

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday; typically, 8 am – 4 pm, however flexibility is required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply on indeed or send letter of application and resume to the Executive Director’s Assistant, Human Development Commission, 429 Montague Avenue, Caro, MI 48723.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide crisis intervention, including emergency response in person and/or via the Assault Crisis Center’s Crisis hotline/helpline to survivors requesting assistance.

2. Provide one-on-one advocacy supportive services and individual/group supports to victims of domestic violence, and/or sexual assault.

3. Accompany survivors through the criminal justice system and/or civil court processes.

4. Participate in community awareness activities, including providing service presentations.

5. Maintain accurate customer files and ensure appropriate completion of all agency forms and reports.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applications will be reviewed immediately and on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected for the position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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