Victim Advocate B

Bay Area Turning Point Inc.•Webster, TX

3d•$45,000

About The Position

Victim Advocate B is responsible for providing direct support to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Assist clients with setting and achieving goals that lead to recovery, including identifying and connecting clients to victim assistance needs, resources and referrals to include counseling, legal, and medical intervention. HOURS: 40 hours weekly to achieve program objectives, tasks, activities and responsibilities with the flexibility to work non-traditional hours. Work Schedule to include: Sunday – Off; Monday 10:30 am-7:30 pm/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am to 3 pm.

Requirements

Entry-level position, no additional required.
Minimum of a 4-year degree or 4 years of comparable experience.
Must pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle report, and reference checks.
Must have a clean driving record/ have automobile insurance coverage and, be insurable.
No drivers under the age of 21 or over 75
No DUI, reckless driving, suspended license violations
No more than 2 moving violations in a 3-year period for drivers over the age of 25
No more than 1 moving violation in a 3-year period for drivers ages 21-25
Provide proof and maintain personal automobile insurance coverage.
Ability to lift/carry/move a minimum of 40 lbs. for an extended distance.
Computer knowledge of programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills to assist with in-the-moment issues or crises.
Sensitivity regarding the issues of family violence and sexual assault and the ability to remain calm in crises.
Adherence to Bay Area Turning Point’s (BATP) Confidentiality Policy and the Agency’s Mission Statement of Philosophy.
Be knowledgeable of community resources.

Responsibilities

Provide direct advocacy, assistance, and follow-up to victims/secondary victims of domestic violence 50% of the time and sexual assault 50% of the time to include crisis intervention services, legal advocacy services, victim accompaniments, workshop(s) facilitation, safety planning, assistance with CVC applications, VINE set up and information, protective order assistance, and information and referral services.
Be knowledgeable of grant objectives and goals to include dedicating 50% of time to Sexual Assault Services.
Provide an initial assessment to all families requesting nonresidential services for interest and connection to BATP’s Early Childhood Resiliency Program to address counseling and medical intervention needs.
Provide direct referrals for counseling and medical intervention with a concentration for children ages 0-8 to BATP’s Early Childhood Resiliency Program.
Conduct client assessments to include individual support, advocacy, referrals, safety planning, transportation, assisting with filing charges, completing victim impact statements, and attending court hearings and follow-up.
Assist Residential and Non-Residential clients in determining and meeting their needs, including safety planning and developing service plans.
Provide crisis intervention and assistance to victims via the 24-hour crisis hotline and face-to-face.
Maintain accurate documentation and records of advocacy services provided to clients.
Rotate with staff on the on-call schedule for emergency accompaniment.
Consult any critical situations with the supervisor.
Rotate in performing non-emergency accompaniments to court, medical, and law enforcement agencies.
Assist clients in obtaining safe refuge from abusers by offering shelter assistance.
Assist with Client Awareness Events for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
Other duties as assigned.