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Well-Being Advocate  

About the Organization We offer compassionate support and safe housing choices for survivors of domestic violence and their children. We specialize in fresh starts - letting survivors lead the way in creating their own paths forward. We serve everyone - cisgender, transgender and nonbinary survivors. We have transitional housing at our historic building in Midtown Indianapolis, as well as in our community-based housing program. Breaking the cycle of abuse creates stronger people, stronger families and - ultimately - stronger communities.  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Category Adult Services  
Description

Job Title: Well-Being Advocate

Department: Adult Services

Reports To: Well-Being Coordinator

FLSA Status and Work Schedule: Salary/Exempt, Typically Monday-Friday First Shift

Salary Range: $45k - $50k

 

JOB SUMMARY: The Wellbeing Advocate represents the core values and mission of the organization and is responsible for advocating for survivors of interpersonal abuse by providing mobile, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed case management, access to flexible funding resources, supportive services, and appropriate community referrals designed to foster overall wellbeing and housing stability. As a vital part of the Advocacy Team, Advocate works with all team members to ensure a warm environment is maintained, while ensuring resources are provided to all survivors.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Ensures all program services are delivered according to a voluntary service and trauma-informed care model, are in compliance with all funding source guidelines, empower all program participants to achieve goals to assist them in improving well-being and are provided in the spirit of Coburn Place’s guiding mission, vision, and values.

  1. Provides holistic case management, crisis intervention support services, and initial assessment aimed at empowering survivors to manage trade-offs as they progress to balancing the domains of well-being in their life.

  1. Implements wellbeing services by providing advocacy, holistic and trauma-informed case management, crisis intervention, triage resources, safety planning, personal and legal advocacy, and life-skill workshops and resources to any program participant (including those in transitional housing and community-based housing).

  1. Supports survivors in achieving client-chosen goals regarding immediate and long-term safety, emotional and social well-being, long-term self-sufficiency, and safe and sustainable permanent housing by connecting them to supportive services at Coburn Place and relevant resources within the community.

  1. Participates in rotating on-call schedule to provide crisis intervention support to callers and program participants. During work hours, keeps location finder activated on company provided cell phone for safety purposes.

  1. Plan, implement and facilitate support groups, workshops or educational sessions for survivors.

  1. Maintains and markets, with teammates, a full menu of relevant and meaningful supportive services available through Coburn Place and within the community to anyone who might desire services.

  1. Ensures all required programming data and outcomes, as well as client file documentation (including electronic client database) is completed accurately and in a timely manner according to standards. Works with the team to ensure that all data is collected and tracked appropriately.

  1. Ensures all program participants receive proper orientation into the program and an individual plan is developed aimed at assisting each survivor to thrive.

  1. Acts as a mandatory reporter and engage with the Department of Child Services in the event of any suspected child abuse or neglect.

  1. Identifies opportunities for volunteer and community partnership resources and communicates these prospects to the Development Department. Actively engages program volunteers by providing adequate supervision and job-related training. Maintains knowledge and awareness of volunteer policies and procedures.

  1. Promotes an open and supportive flow of communication within the department and with other departments.

  1. Works with other direct service staff to ensure that the program is working cohesively to provide seamless and holistic supportive services to families served by Coburn Place.

  1. Promotes breaking the cycle of violence and shares Coburn Place’s story in the community by providing presentations at local schools, businesses and churches.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of Coburn Place. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position supervises individual and group volunteers and interns as-needed.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. /B.S.) in psychology, social work or other related field; and two plus year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

  • Master’s degree preferred.

  • Previous advocacy/case management work in domestic violence intervention, response and/or prevention in a non-for-profit environment is preferred.

  • Previous experience working with individuals experiencing housing instability and knowledge of housing stabilization resources is preferred.

  • A valid Indiana driver’s license and a satisfactory MVR is required for this position.

  • A clear DCS history, and clear criminal and sex offender background checks is required.?

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Computer software skills required include: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe. Ability to operate a printer, copy machine, fax, scanner and other office equipment, as well as video, virtual technology and electronic ways of sharing information, is required. Must have the ability to adapt and conform to shifting priorities and demands and execute accordingly. In addition, this position requires a general understanding of victim advocacy/services.

 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Inclusion is how we release the power of diversity. Coburn Place starts by attracting and hiring an inclusive team that represents all cultures, viewpoints, and backgrounds. We empower our team to bring their authentic selves to work, to do their best work! We strive to foster a work environment as diverse as the clients we serve.

 
Position Requirements  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Salary $45k - $50k  
Position Well-Being Advocate  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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