Winter Term Advocate Intern at WomenSafe

·   Meet individually with other staff members to discuss their positions, duties and how they intersect with your position

·   Research and write an article for our spring Newsletter

·   Receive Osnium training about our statistical data collection system for recording all contacts with service users

·   Assist with fundraising projects, Public Relations and bulk mailings as needed

·   Participate in regular staff meetings at WomenSafe

·   Provide direct service to survivors of diverse backgrounds and status, who experienced stalking, sexual, dating and domestic violence by responding to crisis calls and in-person meetings

·   Provide on-going crisis intervention, peer advocacy and on-going emotional support

·   Provide information, options and safety planning

·   Referral to and advocacy at community agencies

·   Find safe emergency, transitional and permanent housing resources

·   Criminal justice support and advocacy, which involves working with law enforcement, victim's advocates, Probation & Parole, domestic violence accountability program, etc. Advocate for survivors and keep them aware of the perpetrators’ status in these programs

·   Court advocacy for Emergency and Final Relief from Abuse Orders and other court proceedings including divorce, parentage, child custody or district court proceedings

·   Provide hospital, medical, social service and victim’s compensation information and advocacy

·   Maintain statistics by following agency protocol for recording all contacts with service users

 

·   Provide consistent and reliable shift coverage for 24-hour hotline

·   Assist in planning and providing for public relations activities concerning volunteers, support groups, client services and community events

·   Perform other related duties within the agency as requested by staff members or as decided in staff meetings

·   Assist in the coordination of volunteer activities and trainings

 

·   A firm feminist understanding of gender justice issues, specifically those related to domestic and sexual violence

·  A strength’s based approach to the work

·   Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality policy

·   Crisis intervention and peer support experience

·   Ability to represent WomenSafe at community events and meetings with WomenSafe’s perspective and mission

·   Willingness to take a proactive approach to learning experience at WomenSafe by seeking out staff for information, support or projects as needed

·   Creative problem solver

·   Non-judgmental attitude and ability to remain calm under pressure

·   Excellent oral and written communication skills

·   Strong organizational skills

·   Flexibility and willingness to take on responsibility and new tasks

 

·   Social media outreach and education skills

·   Bilingual in Spanish

·  Knowledge and understanding of the legal system, computer literacy and administrative experience

·   Demonstrated ability to advocate for women and children in multiple systems

·   Experience working with people from diverse communities

·   Knowledge of community resources

·   Ability to work in a collaborative atmosphere

·   Access to a reliable car

Please visit go/WTinternships  for information on receiving credit (if desired) for Winter Term internships.