Advocacy Specialist

ADVOCACY SPECIALIST Why You’ll Love Working Here Joining our team at CVIC means stepping into a supportive, collaborative environment where your daily work contributes to the overall mission and vision of the agency. This non-exempt position reports to the Director of Crisis Intervention. What You’ll Need - A bachelor’s degree in a human service field. - Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, have access to personal transportation and be willing to travel for client related activities, including transporting clients. - Preferred bachelor’s degree in social work and at least one year of direct social service experience. What You’ll Do Crisis Intervention: Work with clients to assess safety on an ongoing basis and complete safety plans. Assist in making necessary arrangements to provide safe housing, food and other necessities to clients during crisis periods.   Advocacy: Demonstrate empathetic listening skills to assist clients in identifying options, establishing goals, and providing ongoing support to help clients maintain stability and progress towards their goals. Accompany victims to legal proceedings, medical examinations, and to report crimes. Collaborate with partners and refer clients to community agencies and resources. Rural Services: Meet and/or transport clients in rural communities to provide advocacy services. Participate in outreach and education efforts to raise awareness of available advocacy services to rural communities. Record Keeping:  Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client demographics and contacts with clients and other agencies. Distribute and collect surveys from clients that are seeking services.  Our Benefits Package - $18.50-$27.76 per hours based on education and experience. - Paid annual, sick, and personal leave. - 11 paid holidays. - Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match. - Mileage reimbursement for travel. - Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. Ready to Make an Impact? Build a meaningful career that makes a difference. Apply today at https://www.cviconline.org/careers/. Have questions before applying?  Contact Kristina Stepps, Director of Human Resources at [email protected]. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. CVIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.