New Beginnings has 1 opening:
Full-Time Bilingual Crime Victim Advocate (Whitewater Office)

Bilingual Crime Victim Advocate Job Description for Jefferson County Office in Whitewater
Reports to:      Executive Director
Position Summary: Position is Non-Exempt Status, full time, Medical insurance to employee only, with PTO (paid time off) benefits and minimal fringes (FICA, Medicare, workers comp, unemployment). This position provides direct services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, harassment and stalking. Promotes community education/awareness about services provided and awareness of the issues. VOCA-funded services. Primarily based in Whitewater. Strong involvement with partner UW Whitewater.
Education/Experience Required: One year of professional experience required. Bachelor’s degree in a human services field such as social work, criminal justice, community health, etc. is required. Proficiency in Spanish is a must. Knowledge and/or related experience in working with victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault and trafficking.
Personal and Professional Qualifications:  Excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to work with a diverse group and be an active team participant. Must demonstrate professionalism with sound judgment and a high degree of responsibility.  Excellent English and Spanish written and verbal skills, public speaking ability, knowledge of sexual assault, able to work independently and as a team member. Must have up-to-date computer skills, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Essential Job Functions
-Provide crisis intervention counseling by phone and in person for adult victims of violent crimes, including college students, and their affected family members. Also provides services for child and adolescent survivors as a backup to the Child/Teen Advocate. 
-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. 
-Evaluate a survivor’s legal, medical and housing needs and provide personal advocacy accordingly. 
-Provide trauma-informed advocacy to UW-Whitewater students when an Advocate is requested to assist a sexual assault survivor through a SANE exam, a Title IX investigation with the Dean of Students Office, or a law enforcement investigation, whether on campus or off. 
-Schedule and coordinate follow-up services such as counseling, accompaniment to a victim interview or court proceeding, a victim impact statement, a request for restitution through the court and/or a Crime Victim Compensation application. 
-Identify victims eligible for the Crime Victim Compensation fund administered by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, and explain and assist with filing of the necessary paperwork. (Includes SAFE Fund for sexual assault exam calls.) Attend DOJ-sponsored training at least once every three years. 
-Work in conjunction with the UW-Whitewater Advocate to facilitate direct services at the University Health and Counseling Center. Participate actively on the Sexual Assault -Prevention and Awareness (SAPA) committee. Collaborate on presentations and events on campus, including Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 
Coordinate services with Law Enforcement through partner agencies, such as police departments and/or the District Attorney’s Office to identify and contact victims throughout in need of services, including lifting of No Contact provisions. Review case files and track crime and victim statistics; identify trends. 
-Develop and facilitate support group sessions to assist sexual assault survivors in recovery whether the trauma is recent or dates back to childhood or both. 
-Work on anti-human trafficking campaigns and efforts within Walworth and Jefferson counties. 
-Provide case management and coordination of local support services from a wide range of agencies that may help meet the survivor’s needs. 
-Develop and deliver presentations to schools, community groups and other organizations in Walworth and Jefferson counties. 
-Coordinate services for Spanish-speaking clients with Spanish-speaking staff. If that is not available, an interpreter through SWITS can be hired at the agency’s expense. 
-Responsible for community collaborations and participation in appropriate organizations and/or meetings, as assigned by the Executive Director. 
-Represent New Beginnings at public speaking engagements and other opportunities to promote awareness of grant-funded services and other help offered, reaching out to survivors as much as possible in both Spanish and English. 
-Participate in training and in-service programming as it relates to job responsibilities. 
-Participate in monthly agency staff meetings and individual staffing with the Executive Director. 
-Create and maintain appropriate records and complete all administrative paperwork including assigned clerical tasks and maintaining personal/shared space. 
-Maintain required confidentiality in a way that meets state law and agency policies. 
-Must have transportation with liability insurance and be willing to drive for work-related tasks.