Job Opening: Adult Advocate – Prevail, Inc.
Adult Advocate – Prevail, Inc.
Location: Noblesville, IN
Type: Full Time
Organization: Prevail, Inc.
Description: Prevail, Inc. provides crisis intervention and restorative support services for adult, adolescent and child survivors of crime and abuse to residents of Hamilton and surrounding counties. Prevail is seeking a full-time adult advocate responsible for intervention and prevention services for victims of crime, including domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include individual and group facilitation.
Duties: Working in conjunction with staff to provide intervention and follow-up services to clients as needed, which may include (but are not limited to): intake assessment, community referrals and resources, court advocacy, assistance in filing protective orders, completing safety and action plans, and inter/intra-agency networking and advocacy on behalf of the victim.
- Facilitate weekly support groups. Provide individual services on an as needed basis.
- Maintain and update group curriculum, identifying resources, materials and speakers.
- Serve as a reference guide for the community in the areas of victim resources and violence prevention, by direct referrals for clients, and through public presentations and participation in community organizations.
- Complete 24-hour on-call crisis line shifts and providing backup service to the child advocacy centers as requested.
- Collaborate with Prevail staff, other agencies, groups, organizations, and individuals to identify and develop prevention/intervention services for victims of crime and other populations within the community, as needed.
- Represent the agency in public and private presentations to increase awareness and educate audiences as to victim-related issues.
Qualifications: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field; or a combination of experience, education and/or training.
Click APPLY NOW to submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Michelle Moen – mmoen@prevailinc.com