Advocate

Overview

Advocate role s full-time position is responsible for providing direct services to victims, including crisis counseling, advocacy, and support in a trauma-informed, culturally competent, strength-based, and client-directed manner.

• Answer crisis lines and respond to crisis situations; provide information and referral services.
• Provide advocacy and supportive counseling to victims and their families, both on the crisis line and face-to-face as requested by the client.
• Perform daily review of cases and follow-up with Center staff and advocates to ensure appropriate client follow-up and necessary documentation.
• Facilitate Sexual Assault Survivor support groups.
• Assist law enforcement with joint notification of victims as needed.
• Provide legal advocacy by maintaining close contact with the District Attorney’s Office, Victim Witness Office, and all law enforcement agencies.
• Provide information to sexual assault victims and their families regarding the legal system, Crime Victim s Compensation, and victims  rights.

• Education:
  
  Required — Associate degree or equivalent work experience. Preferred — Bachelor s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience:
  
  Required — 0-3 years of experience working with sexual assault survivors or similar experience.
• Skills, Competencies, and Other Requirements:
  Strong interest in working with sexual assault victims or child abuse victims; clear written and verbal communication; commitment to ethical treatment of clients; ability to observe critical differences and refine skills in practice.
• On-call requirements:
  Sexual Assault Center Advocates are required to maintain a 30-minute response time to downtown Green Bay for on-call shifts.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver s License with reliable personal vehicle; maintain required auto insurance and acceptable driving record.

• Why Join Us? Family Services offers a supportive and collaborative work environment to make a meaningful impact and advance the mission to Protect, Heal, and Care.
• Application Instructions:
  Apply Online at the provided website; do not email resumes. Link: https://famil

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Non-profit Organization Management