This position is responsible for providing crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocacy to victims/survivors of crime and abuse.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, core competencies, and/or physical required. Completion of the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Counselor training per Evidence Code 1035.2-1035.4 and 1037.1 may be required. California Victim Witness Entry Level Advocate Training may be required within one year of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Advocate III / Victim Services
▪ Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Victimology, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field.
▪ Three years’ experience in social services case management preferred.
Advocate II/ Victim Services:
▪ Associate’s Degree in Criminology, Victimology, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field
▪ Two years’ experience in social services case management preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
▪ Must be able to relate with all people of the community regardless of sexual, ethnic, racial, or religious background or socio-economic level.
▪ Must be dedicated to the goals and philosophy of CAPMC and Department.
▪ Must possess emotional maturity, stability, tactfulness, and the ability to provide professional leadership.
▪ Must have dependable insured transportation and a valid California Driver’s License and acceptable driving record. A DMV printout and proof of insurance will be required. Mileage may be reimbursed subjected to CAPMC’s policy.
▪ Must complete all background requirements: references, sex offender registry check, livescan checks, a pre-employment health and drug screen, acknowledgement of child abuse reporting responsibility, criminal record statement, and receive satisfactory clearance from all licensing and investigative authorities. Employment is contingent upon receiving clearances from appropriate authorities.
▪ Must use reasonable precautions in the performance of one’s duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices; and act in such a manner as to always ensure maximum safety for oneself, fellow employees, clients, and children.
Appointment will be contingent upon passing a pre-employment alcohol and drug screen, fingerprint clearance, and reference checks, pre employment physical, immunization requirement, and TB test is required for Head Start funded positions.
CAPMC will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, when CAPMC is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenges the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.
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