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Position Description The Community Advocate delivers comprehensive, trauma-informed advocacy and support for clients by assessing their needs, developing goals, and linking children & families to resources and services that improve, maintain, or restore an enhanced quality of life. He/she uses a strengths-based approach to provide crisis management, safety planning, advocacy, resource referrals and support to survivors of domestic violence. The Community Advocate will work in close collaboration with his or her supervisor, other advocates, and volunteers. This person must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment, work with a diverse population, and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace. Responsibilities: Provides direct victim services to include but not limited to: • Crisis intervention, case management, safety planning, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. • Handling routine inquiries by phone or in person; providing information and referrals. • Knowledge of community resources, including employment, health, finances, mental health, housing, legal issues, and education.  • Knowledge of CVC, SAVNS, and Address Confidentiality programs.  • Assess needs, develop goals, and serve as an advocate to link clients to essential resources that support the safety, self-sufficiency, and whole-person healing. • Conducts intakes as needed.  • Abides by all policies that maintain the confidentiality and safety of all clients. • Develops and maintains electronic/paper case records that document services provided to clients.  • Maintain documentation of services/time per grant requirements.  • Participates in staff meetings, client staffings, and attends training as required. • Assist with the cleanliness and upkeep of the office building and any booths/tables/areas in which Righteous Roots is represented. • Leads support groups and/or classes that support the needs of our clients. • Plans/Coordinates smaller program-related education/outreach events. • Attends major events/fundraisers for the organization as determined by the Executive Director. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree required. Preferred in social work or related fields.  • At minimum, must have LCDC-I. • Any combination of mental health or social service education and experience equivalent to 5 years. • Strong communication skills and be able to work with little supervision while staying aligned with the mission of Righteous Roots. • Should be forward-thinking, goal-oriented, & have strong time management skills. About Company: Mission Righteous Roots (MRR) is a faith-based 501(c)3 founded in 2018 with the vision to provide a safe refuge and guidance to individuals experiencing abuse-related trauma. MRR is located in Gatesville, Texas (TX), the county seat of Coryell, and serves the surrounding counties of Bell, Bosque, Hamilton, Lampasas, and McLennan. MRR believes that addictions and other self-destructing behaviors are symptoms of a deeper problem. Using a faith-based approach, MRR goes straight to the root of behaviors, guiding individuals through a healing process so they can become whole. We provide free, confidential, and non-judgmental crisis intervention, assessments, referrals, crisis prevention, and consultation services. We work directly with victims of crime and individuals dealing with hardship/trauma/crisis as a result of past or present abuse of any type.

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