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Victim Advocate

Alternatives For Girls -
Detroit, MI

Job Details

Full-time
$21 an hour

Qualifications

Passenger vehicle
Domestic violence situation handling
Working with survivors of violence
Driver's License
Computer skills

Full Job Description

Job Summary:

The Victim Advocate supports AFG’s mission, and its goal to provide domestic violence advocacy services to victims/survivors of domestic violence in order to promote self-determination and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide crisis intervention and empowerment-based, trauma-informed advocacy.
Coordinate advocacy needs,informationand referral services for AFG clients.
Provide info and education to help clients understand the dynamics of domestic violence.
Provide ongoing advocacy-based counseling and safety planning.
Engage in community networking activitiesto bothincrease access to services for individuals as well as to assist community service providers in understanding the dynamics of abuse.
Support clients as they navigate the civil and legal systems.
Collaborate with community partners such astheMichigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCEDSV),JPand others.
Record relevant clientdata, serviceusageand referrals intothedatabase in a timely manner.
RepresentAFGanditsprograms in a positive light to clients, volunteers,fundersand the community.
Provide advocacy and support via the 24/7 emergency crisis line,as needed.
Provideon-goingtraining to AFG staff,volunteersand the community,as needed.
Perform otherduties,as assigned.

Demonstrated Abilities:

Solid organizationaland crisismanagement skills
Goodcommunicationskills,diplomacyand tact
Good decision-making,conflict-resolutionand effective listeningskills
Ability to workwith a diverse group of people whileexhibitingcultural sensitivity
Ability to handle crisis,cope with job stress andmaintainconfidentiality

Acquired Knowledge:

Requires an associate orbachelor’s degree insocial work, human services or another related field of study and 2-3 years of experience working with domestic violence survivors
Additionalrelevant experience may be substituted for the degreerequirement
Requiresbasic computer software andInternetskills
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

This position requires regular driving. Incumbents must have reliable transportation, must possess a driver’s license and automobile insurance, and must have a good driving record.

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