Top 134 Victim advocate Jobs in California

Advocate for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center —Santa Cruz, CA
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Domestic Violence Advocate - Part Time
YWCA Monterey County —Monterey County, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- On-the-job training
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Advocate
S.H.A.D.E Movement —Oakland, CA
- $25.00 - $26.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Inventory management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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ON-CALL HELPLINE COUNSELOR
YWCA of San Gabriel Valley —Covina, CA
- From $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Word processing
- On-the-job training
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Credible Messenger
The Anti-Recidivism Coalition —Los Angeles, CA
- $29.00 - $32.26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Victim Services Specialist
County of Riverside —Riverside County, CA
- $64,726.19 - $96,259.16 a year
- Background check
- Driving
- Psychology
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
Domestic Violence Advocate
HUMAN OPTIONS INC —Irvine, CA
- $26.00 - $27.50 an hour
- Background check
- Spanish
- English
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Air Force Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) - Vandenberg SFB, CA
IVA'AL Solutions, LLC —Vandenberg AFB, CA
- $39.23 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
Senior Victim/Witness Advocate
County of Nevada —Nevada City, CA
- $67,225.60 - $82,076.80 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Advocate - SSI Team
Legal Aid Society Of San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $25.28 - $35.17 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Loan repayment program
- Disability insurance
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Victim Advocate I
Butte County, CA —Oroville, CA
- $41,787.20 - $55,972.80 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- English
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Victim Witness Program Assistant II
County of Santa Barbara —Santa Maria, CA
- $33.06 - $39.54 an hour
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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VICTIM WITNESS ADVOCATE
Tuolumne County —Tuolumne County, CA
- $21.15 - $25.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Public speaking
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
12d
Advocate – Violence Response Team (VRT) Elk Grove
WEAVE Inc —Sacramento, CA
- $22.40 - $30.84 an hour
- Email
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Flexible schedule
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Victim Services Coordinator
Pinoleville Pomo Nation —Ukiah, CA
- $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Management
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Intermittent Residential Advocate
WEAVE Inc —Sacramento, CA
- $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Sanitation
- Residential
- Flexible schedule
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Crisis Hotline Advocate
Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence —San Jose, CA
- $27 - $28 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- English
Victim Advocate - Domestic Violence - VAP
Waymakers —Orange, CA
- From $22.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Loan forgiveness
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Social Worker BSW
St Elizabeth Community Hospital —Red Bluff, CA
- $30.00 - $48.75 an hour
- Acute care
- Customer service
- Mid-level
Domestic Violence Housing Advocate
Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence —San Jose, CA
- $30 - $31 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level

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Advocate for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center -
Santa Cruz, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$23 - $28 an hour
4 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Foreign language proficiency
Court hearing assistance
Computer operation
Community partnership development
Emotional support in crisis intervention
Volunteer coordination for social programs
Team supervision
Volunteer management
Multilingual
Phone communication
Program development
Computer literacy
Writing skills
Safety planning
Filing
Mid-level
Domestic violence situation handling
Group work facilitation for social work
Working with survivors of violence
Driver's License
Volunteer coordination program management
Task prioritization
Decision making
Direct support
Mental health support
Emotional safety support
Organizational skills
Volunteer coordination
Working with families
Peer support advocacy

Full Job Description

Job Description

Advocate for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Supervised by
Director of Advocacy & Prevention

Location
Onsite

General Position Information
36 hours a week (non-exempt position)

Hourly Range: $23.00-$28.00 per hour (depending on experience). Most candidates hired into this role typically fall between $23.00 – $26.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Benefits Package includes Dental, Vision, Medical, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and option of enrolling in a retirement plan, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA).

Summary of primary job functions
The Advocate for Survivors of Domestic Violence (Advocate) position is part of the Advocacy & Prevention Department which includes the Services for Children & Youth, Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence, and the Housing & Employment programs. Under the supervision of the director of Advocacy & Prevention, the Advocate aids in the implementation of Domestic Violence Services programming including but not limited to 24-hour hotline, individual peer counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, emergency interim accommodations & transportation, community education, violence prevention workshops, and support services for children of survivors and child survivors.

Duties and responsibilities

Provide direct service and support to survivors of domestic violence and their children through the implementation of the 15 standards outlined by the California Emergency Services (CalOES) grant.
To implement and fulfill appropriate requirements of all funding sources.
To improve the emotional, physical, and economic well-being of survivors, their children and families in Santa Cruz County utilizing a strength-based approach of education, skill building, and support.
To increase awareness and provide education about domestic violence within Santa Cruz County thereby improving our community response to family violence.
Assist with program accountability, data collection and evaluation.
Support domestic violence services program development and growth.
Develop and maintain relationships with community partners.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Job Specific Knowledge, Skill & Abilities

Regular use of hands, wrists, and finger movements; ability to perform repetitive motion, writing. Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
Ability to hear normal speech, hear and talk to exchange information in person and telephone
Ability to think and work effectively under pressure; ability to effectively serve participants; (decision making, maintain a concentrated level of attention to information, effectively communicate in person and by telephone throughout a typical workday; ability to understand and retain instructions from supervisor in person, by email or by telephone; attention to detail.
Effectively utilize a strength-based, trauma informed approach, to provide crisis intervention support, peer counseling, information, and referrals to promote the physical, emotional, and behavioral safety of participants to address both their immediate and on-going needs and goals
Capacities to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced and ever-changing environment with minimal supervision
Ability to efficiently evaluate and problem solve complex issues
A strong commitment to working with participants with multiple co-factors including domestic violence, substance abuse, poverty, social oppression, houselessness, and additional factors such as the internalized effects of racism, sexism, homophobia, and other marginalizing issues.
Knowledge of issues facing multicultural and multilingual communities
General knowledge about domestic violence and Santa Cruz County community resources
Knowledge of DVRO process and how to accurately complete paperwork to assist participants in preparing DVRO paperwork as part of a safety plan
Understanding of criminal and civil legal processes and procedures to support participants with court prep for custody, child support hearings and CPS processes
Create and maintain participant files
Ability to maintain a helpful, proactive, non-judgmental, and friendly attitude that strengthens the participant/advocate relationship
40-hour state certified Advocate for Survivors of Domestic Violence.
Experience working with Survivors of Domestic Violence.

Agency Specific Knowledge, Skill & Abilities

English proficiency required (verbal & written)
Bi-Lingual Spanish/English desired but not required.
All offers of employment at Walnut Avenue are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check/fingerprinting.
If this position requires driving on behalf of the agency, a DMV background check will also be required. Presentation of current driver’s license and proof of insurance is required upon hire and throughout employment if driving on behalf of the organization.
Competent computer skills including basic Microsoft Office knowledge
Commitment to attend staff and department meetings
Capable of working collaboratively and independently
Maintain a high level of self-awareness and healthy boundaries with participants
Willingness to self-reflect and evaluate personal beliefs, biases, values, attitudes, and actions
Maintain and practice a comprehensive self-care routine
Maintain flexibility regarding job roles and duties
Ability to apply the strength-based model to support volunteers and co-workers
Ability to manage volunteers including creating a welcoming environment, setting clear expectations, having healthy boundaries, and addressing performance issues
Ability to efficiently evaluate and problem solve complex issues
Fluent and articulate writing abilities
Commitment to maintain a mutually respectful & supportive work environment that values and empowers team members to collectively accomplish program goals

It is the policy of Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center to provide equal employment, volunteer opportunities and services (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices),national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by federal, state or local law

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