Victim Advocate

**JOB DESCRIPTION** **JOB TITLE:** Victim Advocate **DEPARTMENT:** Meskwaki Family Services **CLASSIFICATION**: Non-Exempt **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Provide direct services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. - Recruit, train, and maintain a group of volunteers who work as advocates with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. - Provide victims information on legal services available for their protection, safety, and support. - Refer victims to community agencies and other resources such as shelters, job training, and family counseling. - Transport clients to and from necessary appointments including medical, legal, law enforcement, court, etc. - Provide crisis intervention to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault addressing immediate and long-term needs. - Coordinate and facilitate educational support groups for survivors. - Assist clients through and provide information of the criminal justice system. - Provide public education through public speaking and other means on safety and planning related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and related issues. - Attend conferences and workshops related to domestic violence and sexual assault. - Assist child welfare social workers in cases involving domestic violence and sexual assault. - Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, as required for grant. - Assist needs assessment and research necessary to further develop the domestic violence and sexual assault programs. - Other duties as assigned. **REQUIREMENTS:** - Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Counseling, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology or related field and some personal or professional experience with advocacy or case management, family violence intervention, counseling, and/or crisis intervention OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Preferred Bachelor's Degree - Willingness to participate in certification trainings with Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence. - Experience in grant writing and reporting is desirable. - Must possess a valid driver's license. - Willingness to learn and incorporate skills in the cultural context of the Meskwaki community. - Must submit to and successfully complete a background investigation. - Must have strong oral and written communication skills and positive interpersonal relationships skills. - Must be willing to be on call some evenings and weekends with a rotating crisis line. - Must be proficient in computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheet, internet, email, etc. - Must be willing and able to travel. **SUPERVISION:** - Supervised by the RISE Manager **SALARY LEVEL:** - Annual Salary Range: $42,036-$59,030