Victim Advocate - PRN
Location: Largo, MD
Job Description
Provides advocacy and crisis intervention to victims, survivors, and stakeholders effected by sexual and domestic violence. Conducts intakes/assessments/consultations, provides information and establishes appropriate disposition, referrals, and follow-up to patients and impacted members of the community.
Qualifications
Education/Knowledge
- Attained Level: Formal
- Preferred: Course work in crisis intervention and grief counseling
- Completed Course Work/Program: Associate’s Degree in Health Education, Social Work or related field
Applicable Experience
- Experience (years): Required: 1 - 3 years
- Preferred: 3 - 5 years
- Experience (describe required & preferred): Minimum of 1 year in crisis intervention and mental health counseling required. Experience summarizing patient information and documenting psychosocial findings and other patient interactions.
