Advocacy Intern
The Client Support/Advocacy Intern works with the Advocacy Team to empower
survivors to become self reliant by offering emotional support, advocacy,
information and options. The goal of the advocate is to assist women in getting
resources, support and services they need to establish a safe home.
Punctuality, flexibility, and ability to work with some degree of independence.
Knowledge of domestic violence/ and or crisis intervention is helpful.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Respect for diversity.
Must be able to commit at least 8 hours a week for one semester.
Mandatory 20 hour training, September 8th from 6p-9p, 9th from 6p-9p, 10th from 9a-4p, and 11th from 9a-4p.
Work with survivors to develop a prioritized plan of action that is realistic and manageable.
Provide resources and information to assist survivors in carrying out this plan.
Empathize and listen to survivors on a one-to-one basis to assist them in determining their current resources, and what resources are lacking in the areas of housing, finances, medical and legal needs, etc.
Contact agencies such as the Department of Human Services, Salvation Army, Prosecutor’s office, etc. to assist survivors in obtaining information, resources and services.
Provide assistance in getting transportation, an in-court support for residents as needed.
Participate in special projects and other activities, as they become available.
Recommended attendance at weekly files meeting.
Recommended weekly supervision meeting with supervisor.
Punctuality, flexibility, and ability to work with some degree of independence.
Knowledge of domestic violence/ and or crisis intervention is helpful.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Respect for diversity.
Must be able to commit at least 8 hours a week for one semester.
Mandatory 20 hour training, September 8th from 6p-9p, 9th from 6p-9p, 10th from 9a-4p, and 11th from 9a-4p.
Work with survivors to develop a prioritized plan of action that is realistic and manageable.
Provide resources and information to assist survivors in carrying out this plan.
Empathize and listen to survivors on a one-to-one basis to assist them in determining their current resources, and what resources are lacking in the areas of housing, finances, medical and legal needs, etc.
Contact agencies such as the Department of Human Services, Salvation Army, Prosecutor’s office, etc. to assist survivors in obtaining information, resources and services.
Provide assistance in getting transportation, an in-court support for residents as needed.
Participate in special projects and other activities, as they become available.
Recommended attendance at weekly files meeting.
Recommended weekly supervision meeting with supervisor.