Job Description


Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living Advocate 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 Advocacy
  • 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
  • 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 man in batterer\xe2\x80\x99s 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
  • Provide case management to long-term residents and participants in transitional housing
  • Participate in SART on-call schedule
  • Facilitate or co-facilitate groups as needed
  • Provide back-up as necessary for court advocacy when legal advocate is unable to attend
  • Be a referral source to the ANDVSA Legal Advocacy Project, ALSC, and IAC\xe2\x80\x99s legal program
  • Maintain accurate client records including statistical records, file management, and summary of contacts according to IAC confidentiality policies and program procedures
Residential Shelter Management
  • Implement procedures to ensure the safety of the building
  • Communicate Maintenance Requests to the appropriate individual(s)
  • Address housing issues that require de-escalation and/or mediation
  • Coordinate house meeting; ensuring all safety and security procedures are discussed
  • Perform room checks
  • Cleaning of direct work space and shelter space as needed
  • Other Duties as assigned by the Client Services Director
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associates degree in Human Services or closely related field; sufficient job, school, or life experience may be used in lieu of the Associates 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:
  • Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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 Client Services Director Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) rotating shifts to provide 24 hour coverage; part
time/relief (less than 20 hours per week) rotating shifts to provide 24 hour coverage Job Type: Part-time Pay: $20.90 - $23.51 per hour Schedule:
  • 4 hour shift
Work Location: In person

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  • Job Id
    JD4355105
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Fairbanks, AK 99701, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned