Providing direct assistance to victims and survivors of domestic violence from initial contact to self-sufficiency.  The Victim Advocate has a strong focus on delivering intervention, prevention, and support services for adults who have experienced violence within intimate relationships. The Advocate is also involved in training efforts, general office/clerical activities, and other activities to maintain and develop program services.  This is a member of a direct service team who works out of the main Fayette Cares office but will be required to perform duties at remote locations in Fayette and neighboring counties. Some on-call, weekend, evening work, and overnight travel will be required. This is a full-time position with vacation, sick, holiday, and retirement plan benefits.

Qualifications and Desired Skills:

• Must support the mission, values, and ethics of Fayette Cares.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or related field; another combination of education/experience will be considered.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with homeless families, and/or victims/survivors of domestic violence preferred.
• Possess excellent administrative and human resources skills including computer expertise, written and oral communication skills, time management skills, self-confidence, initiative, flexibility, and a high degree of professionalism.
• Must be a team player, demonstrate motivation, exercise discretion and dependability, adhere to the business professional code of ethics, require little supervision once trained, and function well under stressful conditions.
• Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, email, and databases.
• Demonstrated team building, problem-solving, creative/analytical thinking, and organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and disseminate information.
• Must be able to maintain program/client/agency confidentiality, and treat each individual with dignity and respect.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations in a positive, patient, sensitive, and non-judgmental manner.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Working Conditions, Physical Demands, and Job Environment

• Ability to handle stress, adapt to change, and transition quickly from one program area to another.
• Access to confidential information.
• Standing, lifting up to 50 lbs. variable distances, mobility and flexibility to use ladders, ability to work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Unsupervised contact with vulnerable program participants.
• Access to reliable transportation, proof of adequate insurance, and a valid Tennessee driver’s license.

Interested applicants can apply at www.FayetteCares.org/Careers or send resumes to executivedirector@fayettecares.org. Interviews are by appointment only.