What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Advocate - Cowley and Sumner Counties position at Wichita Family Crisis Center?
Interested in working directly with victims of domestic and sexual violence?
The Wichita Family Crisis Center is hiring a full-time Outreach Advocate for the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resources office in Cowley and Sumner Counties.
The Outreach Advocate provides advocacy, supportive counseling and service plan development for victims of domestic and sexual violence. The work performed by the Outreach Advocate is central to the daily operation of an effective community based domestic violence program that provides supportive services to non-residential clients. The positions require flexibility in scheduling and ability to travel short distances. The Outreach Advocate will be required to share in on-call rotation responsibilities and occasionally work hours outside of regular business hours, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
The major responsibilities for the Outreach Advocate are: (1) to coordinate services for people who have been victimized and have barriers to service; (2) to conduct systems advocacy on behalf of domestic and/or sexual violence victims; (3) to promote awareness of domestic and/or sexual violence services in Sedgwick, Cowley, and Sumner Counties; and (4) to facilitate classes and support groups for domestic and/or sexual violence victims.
A qualified candidate should have knowledge of domestic and sexual violence advocacy, excellent communication skills, skills for working with survivors, and public speaking experience. Ability to speak Spanish and English is a plus. Undergraduate degree required. Work experience in social services may be considered in lieu of degree.
The Wichita Family Crisis Center is an equal opportunity employer. Position open until filled. For application instructions and to see full job description, visit: https://www.wichitafamilycrisiscenter.org/jobs/.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person