Friends ofthe Family
Crisis Line Advocate
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Job Description
- Req#: 81
- Identify and pursue safe alternatives to hotel stays whenever possible.
- Provide advocacy, crisis counseling, and access to crisis services and housing programs to callers on our crisis line.
- Support the crisis services team in navigating safe shelter options and diversion strategies for survivors of violence.
- Provide victim advocacy, crisis counseling and education to survivors of violence staying at Friends House.
- Comply with data tracking and documentation requirements.
- Works remote and provides virtual support.
- People First- When you exhibit people first, you show genuine care/concern for the well-being and success of others and act accordingly to support/uplift them.
- Discover & Do- When you exhibit discover and do, you take action to solve problems, improve functionality and make things happen.
- Equity and Inclusion- When you exhibit equity and inclusion you foster an environment where all people feel welcome, valued and that they can contribute their unique talents and experiences.
- Grit - When you exhibit grit you work to achieve excellence and continuously improve, even in the face of challenges and adversity.
- Understand, align with and practice under the following philosophies/models: Housing First Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Client-Centered Approach, Harm Reduction, and Low-Barrier Shelter.
- Believe in our 10-year vision: Everyone has a home.
- Believe in our mission: We are ending homelessness by leading with the Housing First approach, driving systemic change through strong community partnerships, and providing individualized support that prioritizes client choice.
- Understand the 6 components of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
- Must demonstrate ability to organize, prioritize and plan work to meet deadlines.
- Ensure confidentiality is in place for all people FOF serves.
- High School Graduate with a minimum of two years work experience.
- Previous experience in the following preferred: victim services, crisis intervention, housing programming, and/or case management.
- Ability to pass state, federal, and child abuse background checks.
Job Summary
The Crisis Line Advocate provides over the phone advocacy, shelter navigation, and resources and referrals to those fleeing violence through the Northeast Iowa (Region 3).
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Victim Advocacy | Crisis Counseling | Information & Referral | Assessment of Service Needs |
Data & Documentation
Work Hours
Weekdays- 5:00pm-10:00pm
Weekends- 2:00pm-10:00pm
These hours will be shared as this is a part-time position.
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About the company
Friends of the Family provides advocacy services for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking and homelessness.
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