Community Advocate

Summary of Role:

The Community Advocate ensures that survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault are offered accessible, safe, trauma-informed services. This position provides advocacy, case management, crisis intervention, and safety planning to adult survivors of domestic violence in the Community Lifeline and Prevention Center at Safe Harbor. This position works with the needs of survivors and may travel to public spaces to meet with clients.

What you'll do:

• Accompany clients to sexual assault forensic exams to complete intake paperwork and provide emotional support.
• Develop methods, approaches, and procedures to meet program requirements and survivor's needs.
• Potential to run psycho-educational groups for our community partners.
• Responsible for crisis intervention, safety planning, needs assessment, and service implementation for domestic, human trafficking and sexual violence survivors.
• Provide support and resources to assist survivors of domestic and sexual violence in gaining skills, training, education, or employment to support economic autonomy and stability.
• Provide client support and advocacy through the judicial and criminal justice processes.
• Responsible for referring individuals to appropriate community resources for additional assistance and counseling.

What we're looking for:

• You have 1 year of experience working with domestic violence and/or sexual assault victims.
• You are skilled in conflict resolution, problem solving, and crisis management.
• You can relate positively to persons who are diverse in age, ethnicity, socioeconomic levels, beliefs, and lifestyles.
• You have a Bachelor's Degree in social sciences or a related field, or have equivalent experience.
• CPR Certification (Required but can be earned after hire)
• You have a valid drivers license and are able to pass a background investigation check.

About Us:

Safe Harbor is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, supportive services, and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. We also provide education, awareness, and resources to our community.

Since Safe Harbor began as a grassroots effort by a dedicated group of citizens in 1997, our services and practices have continued to grow and evolve to meet the needs of survivors, those impacted by violence, and our community. We have implemented strengths-based, trauma-informed best practices recognizing that each person we serve is an expert in their experience.

Our Pillars

Everyone has a right to a safe, self-determined life free of violence.

Interpersonal violence affects everyone. Understanding this, Safe Harbor offers inclusive services for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.

There is an inter-generational impact of violence we must address with intervention, education, and community awareness. Children from violent homes experience trauma that can have a lifelong impact.

Domestic and sexual violence are about power and control.

Safe Harbor Crisis Center strives to create a community where violence and abuse are not tolerated. Our prevention and intervention services can help empower each individual to reduce violence in Davis County.

Safe Harbor Crisis Center is an Equal Opportunity and all-inclusive employer, encouraging all candidates to apply.

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-9 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call for ferensic exams one day a week, one weekend a month, and two holidays a year.

Experience:

• Domestic violence/sexual assault: 1 year (Preferred)
• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)