Victim Advocate Job at Reach Of Macon County, Franklin, NC

  • Reach Of Macon County
  • Franklin, NC

Job Description

***REACH of Macon County is hiring a FT Victim Advocate *** Training:20-hr Crisis Counseling/Dynamics of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training Offered by REACH of Macon County. Project Work Description: - Provide direct client services including intakes, supportive counseling, accessing needs, information and referrals, goal setting, case management, and some transportation as needed. - As needed, assist Court Advocate in providing information, accompaniment, Victim Compensation assistance and other court advocacy duties. - Assists in the development and implementation of all project activities, with a focus on victim services. - Facilitates coordination of community collaboration on behalf of this project. - Assists in the research, development, and distribution of informational and outreach materials specific to victim services. - Receives training and education of project staff to ensure knowledge of best practices in providing services and development of policy and procedures in working with victims. - Assists in the training and utilization of project volunteers. - Responsible for the documentation of client files, statistics, and other necessary programmatic information as requested. - Provide individual and group life skills for identified participants. - Provide job counseling, job training, and placement. - Provide financial education and work with financial institutions for referrals and collaborations. - Provide psycho-educational groups, enrichment classes, and support for job training and placement, financial empowerment, educational advocacy, and recreational support. - Provides direct client services including hotline coverage, crisis counseling, information/referrals, victims compensation assistance, and peer support group. Skills/Qualifications: - Friendly and patient personality - Able to follow instructions - Strong management and leadership skills. - Able to work independently - Human relations/social service skills a plus - Supportive and understanding of the philosophy and mission of REACH of Macon County. HOW TO APPLY: - Email resume to jturner-lynn @reachofmaconcounty.org - OR Call NCWorks at 828-332-6060 to speak with a Career Advisor

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