Direct Service Advocate (Swing and Midnight Shift) Job Opening

This is a fully benefited position receiving 4 weeks of Paid Time Off within the first year and a low $500 Deductible Medical Plan with Dental and Vision along with a Retirement plan and 9 Holidays!

The Direct Service Advocate assists with screening, intake, assessment, crisis intervention and safety planning for victim of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking (DV/SA/ST). The DSA coordinates community resources and performs duties in coordination with a Case Manager. Currently there are 2 openings. Swing shift which is Sunday to Wednesday 3:30pm to 12:30am and Saturday 12:00pm to 9:00pm and Midnight which is Monday to Friday 12:00am to 8:00am. The midnight Advocate position pays $2 in addition to the starting hourly rate as an incentive to work at midnight.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited institution or two (2) years of experience working in social services and or with at risk individuals.

Preferences:

• Experience overseeing safety of clients, creating an empowering and supportive environment and assisting with solutions in a social services program.

Program Implementation:

• Adhere to all AWAIC, Inc. Policies and Procedures and remain current on updates and changes.
• Maintain accurate participant records including statistical information and summary of contacts according to AWAIC, Inc., Confidentiality Policy, AWAIC, Inc., Program Policies and Procedures, and grant requirements.
• Complete all statistical tracking within established timelines.
• Facilitate education and support groups for participants and children

Direct Services:

• Provide consistent, exceptional service to all AWAIC, Inc. program participants.
• Provide crisis intervention, individual support, and information, about internal and external resources to victim/s of DV/SA/ST.
• Provide short term follow up advocacy and support to participant/s in coordination with the Case Manager.
• Increase victims' safety and individual safety planning.
• Educate program participants about the civil and criminal justice system including form/s completion and support/coordinate with the Anchorage Police Department (APD), the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Law (MOA/LAW), the Violent Crimes Compensation Board (VCCB) and other related agencies as needed.
• Advocate on behalf of program participants with community agencies to establish rapport and cooperation.
• Develop and maintain a trusting, empowering relationship with the program participant that supports the program participant’s goal plan.
• Be proactive and a leader in situations that require effective de-escalation of crisis situations.

Training and Outreach:

• Conduct presentations and training to community organizations regarding AWAIC, Inc. services, DV/SA/ST as directed by the Program Services Manager.
• Represent AWAIC, Inc., at various community meetings as directed.
• Attend and contribute in all required staff meetings and actively participate in the training of new staff, volunteers, and interns. Provide supervisory support to volunteers and interns as directed.

Other:

• Remain current on all Federal and Alaska State laws affecting victims of DV/SA/ST, including but not limited to: confidentiality, child custody, divorce, Immigration/Naturalization, civil protective orders, and basic criminal procedure.
• Remain updated on current information in the field of DV/SA/ST through research, workshops and training opportunities.
• Adhere to and take a leadership role in AWAIC, Inc.’s model of ethical communication to include addressing conflict and establishing boundaries.
• Consistent and dependable attendance.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Duties relevant to specific programs:

Women's Program:

• Develop, maintain, and facilitate educational and support group curriculum for AWAIC, Inc. education and support groups.
• Develop, maintain, and facilitate psycho educational group curriculum for parenting groups.
• Assist in maintaining current documentation for participant files and referral programs, assist in the timely completion of participant intakes, and take an active role in the support of the participant’s case plan and case team.
• Evaluate women’s specific needs and provide recommendations for case plan.

Children's Program:

• Develop, maintain, and facilitate psycho educational group curriculum for child victims of domestic violence.
• Develop, maintain, and facilitate psycho educational group curriculum parenting groups.
• Evaluate child specific needs and provide recommendations for case plan.
• Facilitate children’s outings.
• Develop and maintain budget for outings and program specific supplies.
• Provide child care for mom breaks and meetings.
• Maintain children’s program files.
• Create monthly statistic reports.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.26 /hour

Experience:

• Social Work: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)