Adult Advocate
Application deadline: January 10, 2020
Employer: Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs
Location: Appleton, WI
Primary responsibilities
Position Title: Adult Advocate
Full Time (some evening hours)
Competitive Salary
Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs is seeking an energetic, creative individual who has the ability to work cooperatively as part of a team to provide services to survivors of domestic abuse.
Essential Duties:
Provide individual support and advocacy to adult survivors of domestic violence. Strategize and safety plan for desired survivor outcomes. Facilitate support groups. Network and develop effective relationships with other community service providers on behalf of survivors and their children. Provide outreach to diverse populations. Participate in community education, court advocacy and public speaking. Help provide on call and helpline coverage
Qualifications
Required Skills:
· Ability to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with survivors of domestic violence from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
· Ability to be flexible, patient, creative and innovative in day-to-day operations and situations.
· Ability to focus on multiple priorities simultaneously.
· Ability to problem solve, negotiate effectively, troubleshoot and follow through/persevere as needed and appropriate.
· Ability to be responsive, empathetic and client-focused
· Ability to remain calm and rational in high-pressure situations.
· Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
· Working knowledge of trauma and the practice of trauma informed care.
· Demonstrated computer and software skills required; proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel and be able to work in and navigate through databases.
· Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field, or equivalent.
· Background, experience in advocacy and in a domestic abuse organization preferred.
Agency responsibilities
Full time, Good benefit package includes health insurance and retirement account
To apply: Send resume and cover letter by 1/10/20 to hr@harborhousewi.org
Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or arrest or conviction record, or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state or federal law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Harbor House is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates and survivors of domestic violence.
Application deadline: January 10, 2020
Sorry, we are no longer accepting applications for this position.