- Responsibilities
● Interact with clients and staff members in a manner that is respectful and empowering
● Consistent and dependable attendance
● Attend all mandatory staff meetings, program meetings, and trainings
● Present a professional demeanor to the community through appearance, communication, and presentation
Essential Functions
● Engage in and role model direct conflict resolution and mediation
● Maintain Confidentiality in accordance with Alaska Statute 18.66.200
● Maintain a working knowledge of Federal and State laws that affect victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
● Provide on call SART response locally as requested by forensic nurses or law enforcement
● Implement policies, protocols, and services designed to provide advocacy and support to victims who are or have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault or individuals who are impacted by domestic violence and/or sexual assault
● Provide support services to victims and other individuals impacted by domestic violence, and sexual assault who are residing in emergency shelter, calling on the phone, a non-residential walk in, or a partner or prior victim of a partner in batterer’s intervention Support services include active listening, safety planning, case planning, information and referrals, and advocating with other community agencies
● Provide advocacy to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence at the hospital as requested through law enforcement and forensic nursing
● Assess the needs of clients and make appropriate community referrals
● Facilitate or co-facilitate groups as needed
● Provide back-up as necessary for court advocacy
● Be a referral source to the ANDVSA Legal Advocacy Project, ALSC, and IAC’s legal program
● Maintain accurate client records including statistical records, file management, and summary of contacts according to IAC confidentiality policies and program procedures
● Other Duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
● College education in Human Services or closely related field; sufficient job, school, or life experience may be used in lieu of the Associate’s degree
● Excellent interpersonal, group, and written communication skills
● Proficient with computers and ability to do data entry
● Ability to handle sensitive issues in a mature, confidential manner with integrity and compassion
● Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles
● Commitment to agency mission and goals
● Ability to pass background check
Preferred Qualifications
● Associate’s Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work or a related field
● Knowledge of Alaskan Cultures, Fairbanks community, and other social service agencies
● Work or life experience in the field of domestic violence or sexual assault, including trainings and/or certificates in these fields
Supervision: Directly responsible to the Shelter Manager & Shelter Assistant Manager
Hours: Part-Time. This job requires evening, holiday, and flexible availability. Shifts will provide 24 hour on-call coverage.