Victim Support Specialist - Phoenix, United States - Chrysalis

Chrysalis

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position:
Victim Support Specialist

Hours:
Monday through Wednesday, 4 pm - 8:30 pm; Thursday, 4 pm - 7:30 pm

Position Summary:

The Victim Support Specialist position is an entry-level role, providing essential support to the office-based team in assisting and advocating for diverse survivors of domestic violence and their families.

This position contributes to creating a safe and empowering environment by offering physical, psychological, and emotional assistance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide services to clients using the traumainformed model of care
Offer personcentered assistance to callers and walkin clients
Assist in crisis intervention to callers and walkin clients; recognizing the uniqueness of each and responding to trauma responses
Support victims support by answering calls, identifying and assessing needs, and providing general information and community referrals
Collaborate with the PAC (Preventing Abusive Conduct) Program to assist in coordinating PAC members for groups
Assist Mobile Victim Advocate Program with incoming referrals and ACP (Adult Confidentiality Program) requests
Aid in managing office deliveries, donations and other tasks as needed
Perform other assigned duties as required

Knowledge, Ability, Experience Requirements:

Basic understanding of behavioral healthrelated fields
Familiarity or knowledge of domestic violence and the impact of trauma
Exposure to providing crisis intervention a plus
Effective organizational skills

Other Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age
Ability to pass fingerprint and background clearance as mandated by Chrysalis and ADHS licensure requirements
Acquire or maintain CPR and First Aid training certifications as required by Chrysalis policies
May be required to move equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. and to ascend/descend stairs.

Job Type:
Part-time

Pay:
$19.00 per hour

Benefits: