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Employment at Prevail allows you to put your skills and experience to work to improve the lives of families in your community.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Position: Youth Advocate
Location: Noblesville, IN
Type: Full Time
Description: Prevail, Inc. provides crisis intervention and restorative support services for adult, adolescent and child survivors of crime and abuse to residents of Hamilton and surrounding counties. Prevail is seeking a full-time Youth Advocate responsible for crisis response, prevention and intervention services for youth victims of crime, family violence and sexual assault. Services include individual and group facilitation for child survivors (ages13-18) of family violence and sexual assault.
Duties: Provide intervention and follow-up services to clients as needed, which may include (but are not limited to): intake assessment, community referrals and resources, court advocacy, assistance in filing protective orders, completing safety and action plans, and inter/intra-agency networking and advocacy on behalf of the victim.
Facilitate at least one support group for teens (ages 13-18), which may include primary and secondary victims of family violence and/or sexual assault. Provide individual services on an as needed basis.
Maintain and update group curriculum, identifying resources, materials, speakers, etc.
Serve as a reference guide for the community in the areas of victim resources and violence prevention, by direct referrals for clients, and through public presentations and participation in community organizations.
Complete 24-hour on-call crisis line shifts and provide coverage to the Child Advocacy Center.
Collaborate with Prevail staff, other agencies, groups, organizations, and individuals to identify and develop prevention/intervention services for victims of crime and other populations within the community.
Qualifications: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field; or a combination of experience, education and/or training.
Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development. Salary commensurate with education and experience (starting salary - $16.49/hour).
You may submit your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements at any time to Michelle Moen - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
