• With the oversight and mentorship of an Advocate, the Intern may assist in providing group or one-on-one in-person advocacy to victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children

• Develop positive and productive relationships with persons served

• Assist in the creation of a comprehensive personalized client safety plan

• Provide services in accordance with agency policies and procedures

• Develop individual goals with supervisor and strives to achieve these goals throughout the year

• Take initiative on shelter operations and advocacy

• Work independently

• Attend and actively participate in trainings

• Ability to maintain and adhere to rules of the shelter

• Complete required paperwork/documentation accurately, factually, concisely

• Assist survivors of domestic violence and their children establish and reach goals

• Data entry on client interactions

• Provides crisis intervention to individuals and families

• Candidate will work with the Volunteer Coordinator and/or DV staff to identify students strengths and ways to utilize those strengths in the program.

• Basic knowledge of domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

• Basic knowledge of trauma

• Demonstrates good judgment and discernment in dealing with people.

• Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively

• Demonstrates the ability to operate a computer and operate Google applications.

• Effective time management skills

• Demonstrates the ability to make decisions and problem-solve

• Demonstrates ability to work well independently but also as a team player

• Demonstrates ability to resolve conflicts effectively

• Currently enrolled at an accredited College or University

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• Must provide evidence that he/she is free of TB and/or obtain a TB test within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.

• Must possess a valid Driver's License within state of residency and a responsible driving record.

• Adult and infant CPR certification and completed First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment.

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect.

• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.

• All training requirements including Relias Learning and Domestic and Sexual Violence Training at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive a vehicle, walk, speak, hear, write, observe, and respond physically to visitors and staff in person and on the phone. The employee must be able to handle or feel objects and lift or move materials with hands and arms. This position requires operation of vehicles, office machinery, and telephones, and may occasionally be required to balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.