Colorado Nonprofit Association

Advocate

Position Summary:
Under the direction of Bright Future Foundation’s Advocacy and Housing Supervisor, the Advocate will support the mission of the organization by ensuring respectful, compassionate, survivor-centered responses to all survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking seeking residential and non-residential services. The advocate will meet regularly with the Advocacy Supervision Team to create survivor-driven treatment plans. The advocate will work to identify psychosocial needs of survivors, provide supportive services during court/legal proceedings, and assist with the coordination of additional services. Additionally, the advocate will attend regular staff meetings, maintain a client database, institute assessment and quality assurance measures, and provide general office support duties as needed. The advocate will also provide emergency, on-call coverage for the 24-7 crisis line and Sexual Assault Nurse Exams (SANE) and Forensic Nurse Exams (FNE) on a rotating basis. 36-hour work week M-Th- 9AM-5PM, Fri. 9AM-1PM. 

Advocate Responsibilities

· Conducts intake and needs assessments with new survivors 

· Provides advocacy services for survivors including safety planning, building support networks, processing trauma, and healing from abuse  

· Advocates a holistic view of healing, focusing on psychological, economic, legal, physical/medical, and educational ramifications of abuse  

· Provides co-response for SANE exams  

· Provides community-based mobile supportive services to survivors including transportation assistance, resource coordination  

· Creates survivor-driven treatment plans focusing on both short and long-term goals 

· Provides advocacy services at court and legal proceedings as needed Works with the housing team to coordinate housing assistance  

· Assists survivors with obtaining additional services such as TANF, food stamps, Medicare/Medicaid 

· Provides referrals for behavioral health and legal services as needed 

· Provides emergency, on-call coverage for the 24-7 crisis line on a rotating basis  

· Responds to emergency calls/situations as needed 

· Completes appropriate paperwork with all survivors in a complete and timely manner 

· Utilizes assessment or quality assurance measures regularly and maintain responses in Café database 

· Collaborates with community organizations and staff to identify clients/populations that would benefit from therapeutic services  

· Actively promotes Bright Future Foundation’s mission/vision by participating in awareness-building opportunities (trainings, forums, panel discussions, etc.) 

· Performs all work in a culturally responsive manner consistent with Bright Future Foundation’s mission and philosophy 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice or related field and a minimum of three years’ experience and demonstrated competence in survivor-centered advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations.  
• Strong, proven ability to: mediate differences of philosophy and opinion; maintain calm, efficient, and good-humored approach to work while managing competing priorities in a fast paced, highly productive work environment; work independently and as a team member; think critically and with foresight; carry out assignments with limited direction; adapt to change; and be nimble and flexible 
• Excellent oral communication skills  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook 
• Ability to comfortably drive or commute to neighborhoods throughout the community and occasionally out of area travel. Must have own vehicle with insurance. (Mileage reimbursement available) 
• All applicants must provide enough information for a thorough background check 
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record 
• Ability to prepare reports 
• Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations with a judgment free attitude. 
• Familiarity with community resources and ability to make appropriate referrals  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in relevant field 

  NOTE: This job description is not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by a person
authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements to the work of the Bright Future
Foundation and are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

E.O.E. – Bright Future Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer