Domestic Violence Services Outreach Advocate - Warren County - Part-Time at Children & Families of Iowa

Indianola, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Intervention, Victim Advocacy, Court Systems, Public Speaking, Group Facilitation, Case Management, Culturally Responsive, Trauma-Informed, Safety Planning, Housing Support, Legal Resources, Community Presentations, Client Relationships, Emergency Needs, Transportation Support, Client Success Tracking

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Domestic Violence Services Outreach Advocate – Warren County As a Domestic Violence Services Outreach Advocate, you’ll do meaningful, hands-on work helping survivors find safety, stability, and hope. You’ll gain experience in crisis intervention, advocacy, housing support, and court systems while working with a supportive, mission-driven team. You’ll be guided by the Domestic Violence Services Director and empowered to help clients access resources, build safety plans, and move toward independence. What You’ll Do (And Why It Matters to You) Be the first person that survivors talk to in crisis. Build strong advocacy, case management, and crisis-intervention skills that grow your professional impact. Help clients with safety, housing, finances, transportation, and emergency needs Develop relationships with clients that are respectful, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. Track progress and celebrate client successes as they move toward safety and stability. Support clients in court by explaining their rights and connecting them to legal resources. Lead groups, classes, and community presentations, building your confidence in public speaking and leadership. Occasionally work evenings or weekends for groups and community programs. Equal Opportunity We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, gender, identity, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, political belief, disability, or any other protected status. Ready to Make a Difference? This is more than a job it’s a chance to build a meaningful career while helping people rebuild their lives. If you want work that feels important at the end of every day, this role is for you. Requirements What You Bring Associate’s degree in a human services related field Experience or strong interest in: Crisis intervention Victim advocacy Court and legal systems Public speaking and group facilitation Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

As an Outreach Advocate, you will assist survivors of domestic violence in accessing resources and building safety plans. You will also support clients in court and lead community presentations.