Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults from day one.
As a Survivor Advocate, you will work in the community to provide direct support, education, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. You will work to provide resources and education for safety, healing, and growth, and to promote community awareness and engagement in addressing these issues.
Responsibilities
Direct Advocacy Service (70%)
Provide direct advocacy services, in person and via other forms of communication, to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking
Assess strengths and needs of clients using interview, case history, and observation techniques
Work with clients to determine, implement, and monitor action plan to address needs, including safety plan
Refer clients to community resources
Provide advocacy support via hospital response
Apply appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as required
Provide community education presentations and/or support groups to children, youth and adults on topics related to domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking
Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all client information
Indirect Advocacy Service (15%)
Develop a network of contacts and resources to use with clients
Conduct outreach to local organizations and communities to increase visibility of survivor services
Develop presentations, awareness programming, support group topics (as assigned)
Develop knowledge on topics related to survivor services
Represent agency at community events or meetings to promote survivor services and advocate on behalf of survivors (as assigned)
Support Advocacy Program Volunteers
Reporting (15%)
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely case records of client contacts and referrals
Assist in keeping community referrals and resources information updated
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of work hours and schedule per agency standards
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of mileage and expenses per agency standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Bachelor of Social Work or related field that includes a supervised practicum experience
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
Establish and maintain relationships
Capacity to work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking
Read analyze and interpret policies and procedures
Problem solving skills
Clear, effective communications skills
Benefits
Student Loan Repayment
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
Over 150 Hours of PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
At Firefly Children and Family Alliance, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Therefore, we encourage persons who represent the diverse identities and lived experiences of the clients and communities we serve to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Firefly does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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