We’ve got a great group of caring, passionate individuals, but we’re looking to add to our team!
New Beginnings APFV has 2 openings: Counselor/Advocate in our Elkhorn Office and Crime Advocate in our Whitewater Office. Check out the jobs and apply here:
Counselor/ Advocate – FT Elkhorn Office:
M-F 8:00a-4:30p with one late day to conduct group(s) 10:00a-6:30p
*Rare weekends for events or presentations
Reports To: Executive Director
Status: Position is Exempt Status, full time. Benefits include: Medical insurance for employee only, FICA, Medicare, workers comp and unemployment insurance, generous paid time off benefit. Position is full time (40 hours per week). Employment is based upon continuation of funding.
Position Summary: Ensures compliance with grant requirements and internal policies, offers advocacy to New Beginnings APFV clients, manages a caseload of both DV and SA clients, offers both advocacy and counseling to clients in need, tracks, documents and completes reports for grants, provides direct services to victims through 1:1s and groups. Trains and manages Elkhorn Office New Beginnings interns.
Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) Required:
Crime Advocate - PT Whitewater Office
2 days weekly 8:00a -4:30p
*Occasional Weekend for event or presentations
Reports to: Executive Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
Position is Non-Exempt Status, part time (16 hours weekly) with EBT (earned benefit time) benefits, medical insurance for employee only and minimal fringes (FICA, Medicare, workers comp, unemployment). Position provides direct services and case management to victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, harassment and stalking in Jefferson County. This includes criminal cases and civil filings such as restraining orders. Also helps victims of sexual assault and human trafficking as needed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field such as social work, criminal justice, community health, etc. Fluency in Spanish is not required but welcome. Knowledge and/or related experience in working with victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to interact with various public entities; excellent interpersonal skills; and must demonstrate professionalism with sound judgment and a high degree of responsibility, particularly as it relates to confidentiality.
Position Summary:
-Provide crisis counseling, one-on-one support, criminal justice support, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, personal advocacy, safety planning, and information and referral about services for crime victims with a strong focus on domestic violence. Also includes sexual abuse, human trafficking, harassment and stalking. Answer the crisis line and assist walk-ins as a first responder to help those who seek services for domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, harassment and human trafficking. Review case files and track crime and victim statistics; identify trends.
-Must have transportation with liability insurance and a valid driver’s license.
Please contact Executive Director at: sschoenhoft@apfvwalworth.com for more details
Counselor/ Advocate – FT Elkhorn Office:
M-F 8:00a-4:30p with one late day to conduct group(s) 10:00a-6:30p
*Rare weekends for events or presentations
Reports To: Executive Director
Status: Position is Exempt Status, full time. Benefits include: Medical insurance for employee only, FICA, Medicare, workers comp and unemployment insurance, generous paid time off benefit. Position is full time (40 hours per week). Employment is based upon continuation of funding.
Position Summary: Ensures compliance with grant requirements and internal policies, offers advocacy to New Beginnings APFV clients, manages a caseload of both DV and SA clients, offers both advocacy and counseling to clients in need, tracks, documents and completes reports for grants, provides direct services to victims through 1:1s and groups. Trains and manages Elkhorn Office New Beginnings interns.
Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) Required:
- Agreement with Mission Statement and Purpose of New Beginnings APFV.
- A Master’s Degree in Human Services and licensed as LCSW.
- Experience managing and developing individuals.
- Knowledge of domestic abuse, sexual assault issues, conducting groups and crisis care.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work compassionately and effectively with various community agencies, municipalities and peers.
- The ability to deal effectively with time pressures and deadlines.
Crime Advocate - PT Whitewater Office
2 days weekly 8:00a -4:30p
*Occasional Weekend for event or presentations
Reports to: Executive Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
Position is Non-Exempt Status, part time (16 hours weekly) with EBT (earned benefit time) benefits, medical insurance for employee only and minimal fringes (FICA, Medicare, workers comp, unemployment). Position provides direct services and case management to victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, harassment and stalking in Jefferson County. This includes criminal cases and civil filings such as restraining orders. Also helps victims of sexual assault and human trafficking as needed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field such as social work, criminal justice, community health, etc. Fluency in Spanish is not required but welcome. Knowledge and/or related experience in working with victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to interact with various public entities; excellent interpersonal skills; and must demonstrate professionalism with sound judgment and a high degree of responsibility, particularly as it relates to confidentiality.
Position Summary:
-Provide crisis counseling, one-on-one support, criminal justice support, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, personal advocacy, safety planning, and information and referral about services for crime victims with a strong focus on domestic violence. Also includes sexual abuse, human trafficking, harassment and stalking. Answer the crisis line and assist walk-ins as a first responder to help those who seek services for domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, harassment and human trafficking. Review case files and track crime and victim statistics; identify trends.
-Must have transportation with liability insurance and a valid driver’s license.
Please contact Executive Director at: sschoenhoft@apfvwalworth.com for more details