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Advocate - Victim Services

3 months ago

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Domestic Violence Intervention Services Inc Full time

The philosophy of our organization is that all people have the right to live without fear, abuse, oppression, and violence.

Our advocacy programs embrace the philosophy that people experiencing violence and/or abuse have the potential to control their lives and can be helped in doing so through support, information, and encouragement.

We believe that our organization should model behavior that is nonviolent and uses power responsibly for personal and organizational action and growth.

The Victim Service Advocate is a staff member at will of Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS).

The Victim Services Advocate provides intake, case management, and support to clients who have experienced sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence, human trafficking, and elder abuse.

These activities occur at the exam site, at the outpatient office, offsite, and at the DVIS Shelter among other venues.


Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesPriority 1:

Equity and InclusionReflect and understand how identities could give advantages in the workplaceeven if they are not asked for or earnedwhile others might experience disadvantages.

Reflect on how our position and power may shift depending on the environment, the people, or the institutions at play.

Build the awareness and compassion that is needed and expected to create an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Create an inclusive environment and behave in a way that ensures that clients and employees feel embraced, no matter what their cultural orientations are, respected and valued, engaged and connected to the community, and safe from abuse and harassment.


Priority 2:

Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence AdvocacyProvide advocacy, referral, and crisis intervention for victims receiving forensic sexual assault and domestic violence exams.

Notify the Vice President of Advocacy Services, a clinical supervisor, or COPES when the client appears in danger of hurting themselves or someone else during hospital advocacy.

Act as a mandated reporter for child and elder abuse and provide reports to the Vice President of Clinical Services, Vice President of Advocacy Services, and the Vice President of Safe HousingAssist in monitoring the stock of survivor supplies and transport supplies to the exam site.

Maintain the hospital exam room in a clean and orderly manner.
Compile and label victim packets.
Document and maintain client records for sexual assault exams, pursuant to DVIS guidelines and professional standards.
Participate in periodic external audits.

Priority 3:

Shelter AdvocacyAssist with phone coverage, client intake, and client needs during the evening and overnight hours at the Shelter.

Provide rotating Staff on Call coverage to ensure that sexual assault crisis services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Assist victims in accessing immediate agency aid.
Provide advocacy and referral services to victims at the Shelter.
Document and maintain accurate client records for victim services at the Shelter, following DVIS guidelines and professional standards.

Priority 4:
CollaborationMaintain a professional relationship with the SANE nursing staff, law enforcement, and other external agencies and partners.
Coordinate services with forensic nurses and law enforcement to provide immediate care for victims.
Collaborate with the Grants Department on testimonials.
Assist with training other Advocates and staff on Victim Services procedures.
Actively promote the agency and its services and volunteer opportunities through public appearances and speaking engagements.
Participate in Tulsa Area United Way activities through presentations and facility tours.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:
Other assistance to support the overall goals of the department and organization. DVIS retains the right to add or change duties and/or responsibilities at any time.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Budgetary/Fiscal Responsibilities:
Acts as a good steward of DVIS resources

Responsibility for Confidentiality:
The nature of this position requires safeguarding against the release of confidential and proprietary information of DVIS and its clients

Contact with Others:
This position will interact with staff members across the organization, in addition to members of external organizations and the public

Hours:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 8:30am-7:00pm. Position is considered essential personnel and is responsible for reporting to work during inclement weather.

RequirementsEducation:
2-year degree in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or Law Enforcement preferred, or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Experience:
2-years of experience working in hospital services, social services, or a domestic violence/sexual assault agency required; 1 year of experience working with victims of violent crime including familiarity with hospital, police, and court procedures related to sexual assault, and working in a nonprofit preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience, lived experience, and/or special skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


Knowledge of or experience working with social justice issues, specifically intimate partner, and gender-based violence, post-traumatic stress, and rape trauma syndrome, and racial, class, gender, and sexual orientation issues strongly preferred.

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and database experience are preferred.
Requires organizational skills, written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize work and tasks.

Requires adaptability to produce and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-task and changing environment, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Requires the ability to embrace, support, and integrate the DVIS philosophies to promote and demonstrate its commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and anti-racism.


Licenses/Certifications:
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required; current CPR and First Aid certification preferred.#J-18808-Ljbffr