Warren County Counselor/Advocate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Maintain strict confidentiality standards.
* Serve as an advocate for the needs of individuals impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
* Provide the following confidential direct services to all clients: Victims Compensation Assistance, Information and Referral, Personal Advocacy and Accompaniment, Emotional and Safety Support Services, and Civil/Criminal Justice System Assistance.
* Provide sexual assault services to incarcerated individuals of SCI Forest.
* Maintain and document participant records and client services in a confidential timely manner provided to the Program Coordinator Supervisor.
* Participate in case management with the Program Coordinator Supervisor.
* Be registered and approved on the Protection from Abuse Database (PFAD) and assist with filling out forms, filing online, and follow-through by helping clients file Protection From Abuse and Sexual Violence Protection Orders.
* Provide after-hours hotline coverage and in-person advocacy/accompaniment to hospitals and police agencies as necessary as part of the required On-Call rotation schedule.
* This position will require you to primarily report to the main office in Warren and travel to the Forest County Satellite Office to provide in-person services to Forest County residents as needed.
* Perform any other eligible duties as required or assigned by grant requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:
* Complete the 20 hours of required annual training relevant to essential responsibilities and standards.
* Must be able to accurately perform above listed duties independently with little to no oversight.
* Must have the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals while maintaining a non-judgmental manner.
* Must be able to handle crisis situations in a calm manner.
* Demonstrated concern for domestic and sexual violence victims.