Must have the following to apply:

• Bachelor's degree in social services or related field, plus 1 year of related experience is preferred. Individuals with five years of related work experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Valid drivers license.
• Must have at least two years of driving experience, active driving insurance, and acceptable MVR required.
• Must successfully pass FBI background screening.
• Must be eligible to be sworn in as a Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court.
• Must have knowledge of community resources. Knowledge of word processing required to complete intake documents and other tasks.
• Obtain Core Competency certification prior to having direct contact with participants.
• 16-hours of training each year thereafter regarding the dynamics of domestic violence and intervention.
• Provide a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the residents.
• Ability to verbally communicate on the telephone and on an individual basis.
• Ability to travel locally to transport patients to appointments, etc.
• Ability to document case files and compile reports which requires using hands occasionally.
• Vision is required for viewing documents and talking/hearing is required most of the time.
• Ability to handle moderate noise in an office setting and exposure to the outdoors when transporting participants

Required Screenings:

Employer will discuss.

Job Description:

Provides counseling, service management, and advocacy to Shelter participants. Provides information, referrals, and counseling to callers.

Job Responsibilities:

Provides empowerment-based advocacy counseling, service management, and crisis intervention for Shelter participants.

Meets with new participants within one (1) business day and completes a service plan within 72 hours of admittance.

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