Behavioral Health Advocate

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The Behavioral Health Advocate will provide assessment, safety planning, supportive counseling, and mental health and substance use disorder treatment advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other victims of crime. The Advocate will facilitate support groups in the community, specializing in individuals with mental health and substance use concerns.

• 0 H.S. Degree
• 1 College Degree*
• 0 Certification/License*
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience working in the domestic violence field and Florida States Attorney’s Office preferred.
• Competency-based Core training (30 hours) within 90 days of employment required.
• Computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, are required.
• Organizational and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with others; valid driver’s license and transportation; demonstrated ability to work with people in crisis.

• Follow administrative guidelines and policies.
• Maintain community image consistent with the mission.
• Engage in proactive, mutually beneficial relationships that advance the mission.
• Exercise due care and stewardship of resources, including equipment, food, money, volunteer, and staff time.
• Oversee general physical environment for health, safety, and proper maintenance of facilities.
• 60% Provide comprehensive case management, focusing on behavioral health, which includes providing information about crime victims’ rights, crisis stabilization, safety planning, law enforcement and victim advocacy, assisting in securing stable housing, assisting in identifying and securing employment, and service planning in support of recovery and self-sufficiency.
• 13% Develop, manage, and facilitate support groups as needed, focusing on individuals with mental health and substance use concerns.
• 12% Provide referrals to local community partner agencies.
• 5% Answer the hotline.
• 2% Be familiar with mental health/substance use screenings and assist with TBI screenings at intake.
• 1% Collaborate with community agencies specializing in mental health and substance use treatment.
• Regularly update team members on resource listings and participant status.
• Update participant files weekly.
• Collect, organize, and enter data into appropriate formats for the WS database and other databases weekly.
• Develop self-knowledge of domestic violence laws, policies, and case histories.
• Participate in training opportunities: mandatory 24-hour DCF Core Training, 6 shadowing hours, maintain 17 hours of domestic violence training per year.
• Attend staff meetings and local community meetings.
• Collaborate with other organizations to build community partnerships and enhance fundraising activities.
• Assist in planning and coordinating events to raise funds.
• Provide staff support at events as needed.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

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