On-Call Victim Advocate (Casual Part-time)

Job Description

Are you ready to work for an employer that truly values your contributions and well-being?

At Family Services, we believe in caring for our team as much as we care for the individuals, children, and families we serve. Join our mission-driven organization, where your work makes a meaningful impact on the community every day.

About Family Services

Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to Protecting, Healing, and Caring for children and families across Northeast Wisconsin. We provide vital support during life's most challenging moments, helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive.

We're Hiring!

We are seeking On-Call Victim Advocates to join our team. This casual part-time position is responsible for providing direct services to sexual assault victims including crisis counseling, advocacy, and support by delivering service that is culturally competent, strength-based, and client directed. The On-Call Victim Advocate provides afterhours hotline and in-person crisis response on nights, weekends, and holidays. Their priority is to provide 24/7 crisis intervention, and the position does not maintain their own caseload. This position includes the following minimum time requirements:

Completion of Advocate Training-Part 1, mandatory trainings, and approximately four in-person training sessions (approximately 40 hours)

Minimum of 40 hours per month of on-call shifts

Attend at least one staff meeting per month

Meet at least once a month with Program Manager for supervision

Key Responsibilities

Provide advocacy, support, information, and referrals to victims of sexual assault victims and their families, both over the phone and in-person.

Provide options for reporting and accompany victims during law enforcement interviews and forensic evidence collection at the hospital.

Document all client activity and relay activity to the Program Supervisor by the following business day.

Assist with the community outreach and prevention education, when needed.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: High School Diploma

Experience:

Required: 0-1 years of experience working in a social services field.

Preferred: 1-3 years of experience working with sexual assault survivors or similar experience.

Skills, Competencies, and Other Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Valid Wisconsin driver's license, with reliable personal vehicle. Maintain required auto insurance and acceptable driving record requirements.

Maintain a 30-minute response time to downtown Green Bay while on-call.

Strong interest in working with sexual assault victims both adults and children.

Ability to work under stressful situations.

Outgoing with strong communication skills.

Ability to recognize and control one's own biases.

Why Join Us?

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