Domestic Violence Advocate Specialist
3 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Domestic Violence Advocate Specialist to join our team at Family Rescue in Chicago. The estimated salary for this role is $65,000 - $85,000 per year.
The Domestic Violence Advocate Specialist will provide advocacy and support services to adult victims of domestic violence, including developing service plans, linking clients to outside resources, and providing legal advocacy and emotional support in court.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement service plans for clients.
* Provide individual and group counseling which may include conducting weekly support groups.
* Link clients with outside referrals for education, job training, and other resource agencies in the city of Chicago.
* Provide crisis intervention to walk-in clients, call-in clients or clients referred by other means.
* Coordinate and advocate with outside entities such as social service organizations, mental health organizations, substance abuse organizations, housing organizations, and legal/law enforcement agencies.
Qualifications:
* A B.A. degree in social service or related field.
* 40-hour domestic violence training within 3 months of hire date.
* CPR/first aid certification within 1 year of hire date.
* Excellent verbal communication skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively to diverse groups of people in varied settings.
* Bi-lingual Spanish speaking, reading, and writing may be required.
About Our Team:
Family Rescue is a leading organization in providing services for victims of domestic violence in Chicago. We are committed to empowering survivors through advocacy, education, and community outreach.
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