Advocacy Counseling Coordinator

The Advocacy Counseling Coordinator position focuses on ensuring that survivors accessing

domestic violence, sexual assault, and sexual exploitation walk-in and helpline services receive

crisis intervention, information and referral services, and basic medical and legal advocacy. Ad-

vocacy Counseling Coordinators function as members of the service delivery team and have

the authority to make day-to -day decisions about client cases and to help interns and volun-

teers provide professional, meaningful services. On-call hours on holidays, evenings, and week-

ends are required.

Responsibilities

The duties of this position include and are not limited to the following:

• Provide direct support for adult, adolescent, and child victims of domestic violence, sexual assault,

and sexual exploitation, including crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, parenting

support, and advocacy. Interact with all survivors utilizing trauma-informed care and harm reduction

models of services.

• Provide direct services for 24-hour helpline callers and walk-ins, including in-person advocacy for

survivors receiving forensic exams at the local hospital. Take on-call shifts on a rotating schedule.

• Adhere to agency policies and practices including confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and ethical

standards.

• Maintain professional relationships with community service providers and up-to date information

on community resources.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date record-keeping for all client services and outreach activities.
• Demonstrate a team-oriented approach by attending Program Team meetings and All-Staff meet-

ings.

• Participate in and present Advocacy Core Training sessions as assigned.
• Complete other duties that relate to the mission of DVSAS and the goals of this position as needed.
• Coordinate immediate services for walk in clients and helpline callers, and provide first line back-up

support to volunteers and interns who are on day-time help line shifts

• Oversee the entry and documentation of the services provided by volunteers and interns on day-

time helpline shifts and ensure that follow-up services and referrals are complete.

• Being able to meet survivors needs (e.g. Male advocate, male support group facilitator)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Two years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Understanding of domestic violence and sexual assault and a strong desire to work with

survivors.

• Experience providing empowerment-based models of support including harm reduction

and trauma-informed care.

• Knowledge of local community service agencies.
• Completion of (or willingness to complete) 53-hour advocacy core training.
• Competence in basic office management, record keeping, and computer skills.
• Initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote equity and an understanding of oppres-

sion and its impact on domestic and sexual violence.

• Positive problem-solving attitude with a willingness to provide and seek feedback from

team members.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A valid drivers license, insurance, and a clean driving record.
• Commitment to respecting individual differences and serving diverse populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for ending gender-based violence.
• Individuals with additional language fluency in Russian, Spanish, sign language, or

other locally relevant languages are preferred and will receive a 5% salary range

premium after a successful probationary period.

• DVSAS is committed to respecting and reflecting diversity. Survivors are encour-

aged to apply.

DVSAS Mission

The mission of DVSAS is to support individuals affected by domestic violence

sexual assault, and sexual exploitation, and to lead the community toward ending those abuses

of power.

Pay Range

This is an 1.0 FTE exempt position that pays $37,143—$42,714 per year.

Employee Benefits

DVSAS offers employee medical benefits, retirement, an employee assistance program, paid

sick leave, and paid vacation.

How to Apply

Submit a resume, cover letter, and application (found at DVSAS.org) to [email protected].