Firefly Children & Family Alliance
Protective Order Advocate
Firefly Children & Family Alliance, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Overview
BUILD A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE
Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.
Firefly Children & Family Alliance is looking for a full-time
Protective Order Advocate . The Protective Order Advocate works in the community to provide direct support, education, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. Our program works to provide resources and education for safety, healing, and growth, and to promote community awareness and engagement in addressing these issues. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
You Will Direct Advocacy Service (70%)
Provide direct protective order-related advocacy services, in person and via other forms of communication, to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, harassment and stalking
Work with clients to determine, implement, and monitor action plans to address needs, including safety plan
Make referrals to community resources and on-going services
Assist in connecting survivors with or obtaining information from protective order process stakeholders to address needs and concerns of survivors
Observe protective order court hearing sessions
Provide advocacy support via hospital response
Apply appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as required
Provide technical assistance and information on protective orders to direct service professionals
Provide community outreach and educational presentations on protective orders and available services
Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all client information
Indirect Advocacy Service (15%)
Develop a network of contacts and conduct outreach to local organizations and communities, to increase awareness of program and promotion of educational sessions
Develop presentations and educational discussion topics related to protective orders (as assigned)
Develop specialized knowledge of Indiana Protective Order Statute and protective order process
Represent the agency at community events or meetings to promote program services and advocate on behalf of survivors (as assigned)
Support Survivor Advocacy program volunteers
Reporting (15%)
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely case records of client contacts and referrals
Assist in keeping community referrals and resources information updated
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of work hours and schedule per agency standards
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of mileage and expenses per agency standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
You Have
Bachelor of Social Work or related field or consummate experience
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance
Establish and maintain relationships
Capacity to work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, harassment, and stalking
Read, analyze, and interpret policies and procedures
Problem-solving skills
Clear, effective communications skills
Bilingual applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Our Benefits
Student Loan Repayment
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
PTO and Paid Holidays
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity: Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.
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Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.
Firefly Children & Family Alliance is looking for a full-time
Protective Order Advocate . The Protective Order Advocate works in the community to provide direct support, education, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. Our program works to provide resources and education for safety, healing, and growth, and to promote community awareness and engagement in addressing these issues. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
You Will Direct Advocacy Service (70%)
Provide direct protective order-related advocacy services, in person and via other forms of communication, to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, harassment and stalking
Work with clients to determine, implement, and monitor action plans to address needs, including safety plan
Make referrals to community resources and on-going services
Assist in connecting survivors with or obtaining information from protective order process stakeholders to address needs and concerns of survivors
Observe protective order court hearing sessions
Provide advocacy support via hospital response
Apply appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as required
Provide technical assistance and information on protective orders to direct service professionals
Provide community outreach and educational presentations on protective orders and available services
Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all client information
Indirect Advocacy Service (15%)
Develop a network of contacts and conduct outreach to local organizations and communities, to increase awareness of program and promotion of educational sessions
Develop presentations and educational discussion topics related to protective orders (as assigned)
Develop specialized knowledge of Indiana Protective Order Statute and protective order process
Represent the agency at community events or meetings to promote program services and advocate on behalf of survivors (as assigned)
Support Survivor Advocacy program volunteers
Reporting (15%)
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely case records of client contacts and referrals
Assist in keeping community referrals and resources information updated
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of work hours and schedule per agency standards
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation of mileage and expenses per agency standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
You Have
Bachelor of Social Work or related field or consummate experience
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance
Establish and maintain relationships
Capacity to work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, harassment, and stalking
Read, analyze, and interpret policies and procedures
Problem-solving skills
Clear, effective communications skills
Bilingual applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Our Benefits
Student Loan Repayment
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
PTO and Paid Holidays
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity: Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.
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