Victim Advocate B

Job Title : Victim Advocate B FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Client Services Reports to: Advocacy Manager Effective Date: Pay Rate: $45,000 year $21.63 hour Position Overview: Victim Advocate B is responsible for providing direct support to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Assist clients with setting and achieving goals that lead to recovery, including identifying and connecting clients to victim assistance needs, resources and referrals to include counseling, legal, and medical intervention.

HOURS: 40 hours weekly to achieve program objectives, tasks, activities and responsibilities with the flexibility to work non-traditional hours. Work Schedule to include: Sunday – Off; Monday 10:30 am-7:30 pm/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am to 3 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide direct advocacy, assistance, and follow-up to victims/secondary victims of domestic violence 50% of the time and sexual assault 50% of the time to include crisis intervention services, legal advocacy services, victim accompaniments, workshop(s) facilitation, safety planning, assistance with CVC applications, VINE set up and information, protective order assistance, and information and referral services.

Be knowledgeable of grant objectives and goals to include dedicating 50% of time to Sexual Assault Services. Provide an initial assessment to all families requesting nonresidential services for interest and connection to BATP’s Early Childhood Resiliency Program to address counseling and medical intervention needs. Provide direct referrals for counseling and medical intervention with a concentration for children ages 0-8 to BATP’s Early Childhood Resiliency Program.

Conduct client assessments to include individual support, advocacy, referrals, safety planning, transportation, assisting with filing charges, completing victim impact statements, and attending court hearings and follow-up. Assist Residential and Non-Residential clients in determining and meeting their needs, including safety planning and developing service plans.

Provide crisis intervention and assistance to victims via the 24-hour crisis hotline and face-to-face. Maintain accurate documentation and records of advocacy services provided to clients. Rotate with staff on the on-call schedule for emergency accompaniment. Consult any critical situations with the supervisor. Rotate in performing non-emergency accompaniments to court, medical, and law enforcement agencies.

Assist clients in obtaining safe refuge from abusers by offering shelter assistance. Assist with Client Awareness Events for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Entry-level position, no additional requirements.

Education

Minimum of a 4-year degree or 4 years of comparable experience. Must pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle report, and reference checks. Must have a clean driving record/automobile insurance coverage/be insurable/ have at least three years of verifiable driving experience. No more than 2 moving violations in a 3-year period for drivers over the age of 25. No more than 1 moving violation in a 3-year period for drivers ages 21-25 Must be 21 years of age or older Provide proof and maintain personal automobile insurance coverage. Ability to lift/carry/move a minimum of 40 lbs. for an extended distance. Job-Specific Competencies: Computer knowledge of programs, including Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills to assist with in-the-moment issues or crises. Sensitivity regarding the issues of family violence and sexual assault and the ability to remain calm in crises. Adherence to Bay Area Turning Point’s (BATP) Confidentiality Policy and the Agency’s Mission Statement of Philosophy. Be knowledgeable of community resources. I have read and understand the essential job functions that have been outlined in the above job description for Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Bay Area Turning Point (BATP) believes that equal opportunity for all employees is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, BATP will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or non-job related factors in hiring, promotion, demotion, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements. NOTE: It is the policy of BATP not to hire applicants who have received services from our agency within the previous 12 month period.