Abuse in Later Advocate

The Women’s Community currently has a position available as an Abuse in Later Life Advocate.

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, plans, manages, coordinates and provides services for victims of domestic and sexual violence over 60 years of age. Serves as primary spokesperson on violence in later life issues and represents agency on community task forces. Assists in grant writing, budget development and monitoring, and long‑range planning.

• Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, supportive counseling and follow‑up services to individuals affected by abuse in later life.
• Provides advocacy for program clients throughout their involvement in the criminal justice system and mental health/social service systems.
• Facilitates weekly support group.
• Provides transportation as required by client.
• Assists clients with filling out paperwork and filing Restraining Orders.
• Is on‑call for support calls on a rotating basis with other agency staff.
• Provides advocacy regarding legal, medical, financial and other areas as required by client.
• Provides information and referrals, general program and issue information, and program intake screening and assessment of telephone and walk‑in requests for services.

• Serves as primary agency spokesperson for abuse in later life issues.
• Coordinates and conducts community education presentations as requested.
• Coordinates and conducts in‑service training for area professionals.
• Coordinates and plans all program advertising and promotion.

Must possess desire to work with older adults and ability to provide non‑judgmental services.

Must be familiar with the dynamics of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

Bi‑lingual fluency is a plus.

Hourly Wage: $20

Benefits include:
Holidays, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Health Insurance, Flex Plan, Dental Insurance, & Vision Insurance

The Women’s Community Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer functioning under an affirmative action plan.

The Women’s Community Inc. is a United Way partner agency.

If you have an email account, please include your email address on your resume, and add jake to your list of approved senders. You will be contacted by email.

Please submit a letter of interest and resume by Monday, January 19 2026

to the attention of:

Jake Keneen, The Women’s Community, Inc., 3200 Hilltop Ave., Wausau, WI 54401