Domestic Violence Advocate

Position Title:	Domestic Violence Advocate
Status:	Exempt
Location:	Family Services
Department:	Family Services
Reports to:	Family Service Director
Work Schedule:	Full-Time
Safety Sensitive:	Yes*
Driver's License Required:	Yes

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing advocacy, case management, legal resource coordination, and outreach services for the Domestic Violence Unit. The Domestic Violence (DV) Advocate provides accompaniment and support to victims/survivors during Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) examinations, meetings with law enforcement and prosecutors, court proceedings, and other related appointments.

The DV Advocate delivers trauma-informed advocacy services and promotes community awareness regarding Domestic Violence (DV), Sexual Assault (SA), Stalking, Dating Violence, and Human Trafficking, including the planning, coordination, and implementation of Healing Camps for victims/survivors.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, referrals, and supportive services for victims/survivors.
• Conduct intake, eligibility assessments, service planning, and case management activities.
• Maintain ongoing client contact, follow-up services, and case documentation.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborative services with community partners and agencies.
• Accompany and support clients during court proceedings, SANE exams, medical appointments, multidisciplinary team meetings, and other service-related appointments.
• Assist with supervised visitation coordination and court-related documentation.
• Develop client-centered goals that support self-sufficiency and long-term stability.
• Deliver culturally relevant advocacy and support services.
• Organize educational programs, outreach events, presentations, and community awareness activities.
• Assist with marketing, social media, outreach materials, and program promotion.
• Maintain records, statistical data, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Perform administrative duties and provide support to staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with staff and community stakeholders regarding program goals, strategic initiatives, and the department’s vision.
• Transport clients when necessary and approved.
• Uphold strict confidentiality and professional ethical standards.
• Appear in court or legal proceedings as required.
• Work flexible hours as approved by the Family Services Director.
• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred; however, the ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe is required.
• Participate in on call rotation as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Non-essential Job Functions:

• Attend meetings, seminars, conferences, and training sessions as required by funding agencies or approved by the Family Services Director.
• May be required to provide training to volunteers, project partners, or new employees.