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Job Title: Victim Advocate/Service Coordinator - Company: Location: Boise, ID Description: The Victim Advocate/Service Coordinator will help with initial intake activities, coordinate case management and provide advocacy services in order to assist clients coming to the Nampa Family Justice Center. Integrated advocacy services will include the following: 1. Provide services for early identification and intervention for domestic violence victims 2. Collaborate with police, prosecutors and other service providers working at the NFJC to enhance investigation and prosecution of domestic violence cases 3. Help victims formulate a safety plan an gain access to treatment and counseling services

Job Title: Victim Advocate Company: Kforce Professional Staffing Location: Winter Park, FL Description: .mainbody .RightColumn .LeftColumn a .jlocation .jdetail .jtitle .jdescription .jFontstyle14 .jFontstats .jFontstyle13 .jFontstyle16 .jFontstyle17 .position .jFontstats Status: Full-Time, Employee Level: 2-5 Years Experience Job Location: Winter Park, FL Job Ref Code: OTEQG950208 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Kforce Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kforce Inc. (Nasdaq: KFRC) is a professional staffing and solutions firm providing flexible and permanent staffing solutions in the skill areas of technology, finance & accounting, and health and life sciences. For over 45 years, Kforce has proven itself as a source for high-quality consultants and direct hire personnel in a targeted set of knowledge-based professions. Our KnowledgeForce is comprised of over 7,000 consultants each with extensive professional, personal and technical skills. Using our nationwide presence, which includes over 1,900 staffing specialists operating in 41 major markets in North America and two in the Philippines, our Firm consistently proves that Great People really do equal Great Results. Kforce is an EEO/AA Employer . POSITION Victim Advocate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Job Description: Victim Advocate: The Victim Service Center of Orange County, Inc. is seeking a Victim Advocate to join their team. The Advocate will perform crisis response and intervention in person and by phone, assessment, service planning, safety planning, case management, counseling, group education and support, court assistance and accompaniment, injunction assistance, education and referral, and other services in support of victims of crime and their families.Qualifications: Bachelors degree required, Masters preferred. Must be available for on call coverage. Send resumes to Register to View for this job Great People = Great Results

Job Title: Victim Advocate Company: Serco Location: Fort Sill, OK Description: Victim AdvocateTracking Code32025 Job DescriptionEnsures that the emotional, social and safety needs of their clients and/or the clients' family are met and maintained on an individual basis in accordance with policies and procedures and current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of domestic violence. Collaborates with the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM), law enforcement, legal and medical facilities, and the command to assure safety plans are coordinated. Ensures the availability of 24-hour victim advocacy services either through personal or telephonic contact. Position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Individual must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision or independently and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity, initiative and ability to work collaboratively with other organizations is required.Job LocationFORT SILL, OK, US.Position TypeFull-Time/RegularSalaryLow 30's-Low 30's US Dollar (USD)TravelN/AJob Closing Date (mm/dd/yyyy)10/20/2009Firm or ContingentFirm

Job Title: Bilingual (Spanish) Health Care Representative/Patient Advocate Company: Chamberlin Edmonds Location: New Brunswick, NJ Description: Assist hospital patients apply for government programs; report back to hospital Job description: Would you like to work for a company that is a leader in its industry? How about a company that really does make a difference by helping people? Chamberlin Edmonds is always seeking bright, dedicated and friendly people with the skills and attitude to provide top-notch service to our clients. Chamberlin Edmonds works as an augmentation to existing hospital staff to assist uninsured patients through the difficult processes of applying for medical assistance. Chamberlin Edmonds relieves patients and hospital staff from the confusion and frustration of the application process. Chamberlin Edmonds ’ professionals are trained to recognize the obscure cases that are frequently overlooked and may not appear to fall under most eligibility guidelines. Our unique expertise enables us to obtain short-term funding solutions and, wherever appropriate, to secure long-term Medicare conversions for patients. Our Health Care Representatives evaluate many factors other than financial criteria in their decision making process, such as the patient’s mental and physical limitations, gender, age, living conditions, work history and education. All of these factors have a bearing on revenue recovery success. We routinely make applications for the following programs: · Supplemental Security Income · Social Security Disability Insurance · Medicare · End Stage Renal Disease · Medicaid (all programs) · Crime Victims Compensation · Chronically Ill and Disabled Children · Charity Care · County Indigent Health Care Programs · Numerous other state, local and community benefit programs targeting indigent, underinsured or uninsured As part of our strategic goal of becoming an Employer of Choice, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes: · Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance · 401(k) with employer matching · Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care · Paid Time off · Short and Long-term disability insurance · Additional Term Life Insurance · Advancement Opportunities · Long Term Care Insurance · Paid Company Training · Competitive salaries This exciting position is based in a local area hospital. Fulltime positions will work Monday-Friday 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Part-time positions are also available to work 2-3 days per week and 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Some of the duties include: · Screening patient referrals · Reviewing patient hospital charts · Interviewing patients on the phone after discharge and face-to-face while still in the hospital · Completing applications, by hand and on computer, for state and federal programs · Assisting and assessing the needs of the patient and hospital to ensure that referrals are resolved timely and appropriately · Providing updates and assistance to hospital personnel and other staff as needed · Maintaining documentation in both hospital computer and company database REQUIREMENTS: · Associates Degree · Knowledge of State Medicaid (Charity Care, Medical Assistance, NJ Care) and/or SSI/SSDI disability application processes and programs · Able to read, write and speak both English and Spanish fluently · Ability to read and apply the information contained in medical records to appropriate program · Previous case management experience · Ability to apply knowledge of state/federal programs to benefit coverage for the patient · Reliable transportation · Understanding of and the ability to apply the medical definition of disability as it relates to body systems and functions of daily living · Demonstrated experience working with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds · Computer skills, including word processing and data entry, (MS Office, Outlook, Excel, preferred) · Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills PREFERRED: · Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Social Work, Nursing or Psychology · Previous experience in Social Work, Nursing and/or Utilization Review · Previous Hospital business office experience in Financial Counseling or Admissions · Able to read, write and speak both English and Spanish fluently · Previous experience working for Social Security Administration (SSA), Board of Social Services and/or Department of Human Services

Job Title: Administrative Asst/Victim Advocate - Company: Location: Portland, OR Description: The Oregon Crime Victims Law Center is seeking a half-time victim advocate and a half-time administrative assistant, or one full-time employee who can perform both job functions. Position descriptions for the two half-time positions are attached. (A full-time employee would be expected to perform the duties described in both job descriptions, with combined salary and benefits.) Please submit cover letters and resumes by no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Please clearly indicate whether you are applying for the half-time victim-advocate position, the half-time administrative-assistant position or the full-time position. The Oregon Crime Victims Law Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit that is funded by grants from the National Crime Victim Law Institute and the Crime Victims? Services Division of the Oregon Department of Justice. Grant funding after the expiration of the current grants will be pursued but is not guaranteed. Janine Robben, Director?Oregon Crime Victims Law Center?310 SW 4th Suite 612, Portland OR 9720 Register to View ?FAX Register to View OREGON CRIME VICTIMS LAW CENTER JOB DESCRIPTION ?PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION Purpose of position: The Oregon Crime Victims Law Center (OCVLC) is a non-profit organization that provides victims of crimes with no-cost legal representation in criminal cases to assist them in enforcing their rights. The OCVLC also assesses the social-services needs of prospective clients and addresses those needs either through its victim advocate or through referrals to other agencies. The employee in this part-time administrative position will help the OCVLC?s director/attorney and its victim advocate to provide these legal and social services by performing the following duties. Administrative Duties: Screening and routing telephone calls and mail. Maintaining a common case docket and calendar. Scheduling court appearances and meetings for the OCVLC?s director, victim advocate, pro bono attorneys, law students and other volunteers. Communicating with the OCVLC?s director, victim advocate, pro bono attorneys, law students and other volunteers, both orally and in writing, concerning the dates of court appearances, meetings and deadlines, including deadlines for filing legal pleadings. Ordering police reports, transcripts and court and other records. Composing and preparing correspondence, reports and legal documents, including those that require a high degree of accuracy, using word-processing software and spreadsheets. Maintaining online and physical case, budget and grant-reporting files. Performing basic bookkeeping functions, including but not limited to data entry, grant cost allocation, bank-account reconciliation and preparation of summary financial reports for the OCVLC?s board of directors, using Quicken or other accounting software. Documenting time spent on various administrative duties in compliance with grant and other administrative requirements. Maintaining office supplies. Professional experience and skills: Proficiency with preparation of correspondence, reports and legal pleadings using word-processing and other software. Experience with Excel a plus. Experience with basic bookkeeping functions, including data entry, cost allocation, bank-account reconciliation and preparation of summary financial reports, using Quicken or other accounting software. Experience with and knowledge of the basic structure of the criminal- and juvenile-justice systems. Experience with non-profit administration a plus. Strong written and oral communication, organizational and independent problem-solving skills. Experience with victims of crime or other people who have experienced trauma a plus. Ability to interact with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner. Ability to maintain client confidentiality. Educational qualifications: High-school diploma or GED. Professional qualifications: Two or more years of clerical/secretarial/legal or administrative-assistant experience in a legal or victim-services related office. Position?s salary, benefits, location and hours: This is budgeted as a part-time position with a maximum salary of $18,000/year (or $1,500/month, $17.30/hour). Benefits include a maximum total of $773/month towards health care insurance for the employee and any dependents and/or towards the employee?s Individual Retirement Account. A Flexible Spending Account option for dependent-care and/or non-insured health care expenses is available. This position is based in the OCVLC?s office in downtown Portland. During the interview process, applicants will be required to sign a disclosure statement concerning any arrests and/or convictions of immediate family members. ?Immediate family? is defined to include spouse or domestic partner; children, stepchildren; other children who are living in the applicant?s home; grandparents; siblings; and anyone else with a close or intimate relationship with the applicant, such as a roommate. Information provided will not necessarily be grounds for disqualification. Because of the sensitive nature of the OCVLC?s work, final applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History, Driver and Motor Vehicle check and a background investigation. Adverse information may be grounds for disqualification. To apply: Interested persons should mail, fax or send as e-mail attachments a cover letter and resume by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 to: Janine Robben, Director, Oregon Crime Victims Law Center, 310 SW 4th Suite 612, Portland OR 97204, Register to View , FAX Register to View , Register to View NOTE: This position is funded by grants from the Oregon Department of Justice and the National Crime Victim Law Institute; however, the Oregon Crime Victims Law Center is a separate, 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. OREGON CRIME VICTIMS LAW CENTER JOB DESCRIPTION ?PART-TIME VICTIM ADVOCATE Purpose of position: The Oregon Crime Victims Law Center (OCVLC) is a non-profit organization that provides victims of crimes with no-cost legal representation in criminal cases to assist them in enforcing their rights. The OCVLC?s part-time victim advocate will help to identify any social-service needs that these victims may have and will assist them with those needs and/or refer them to appropriate resources. Duties: Conducting intake interviews with crime victims and consulting with the OCVLC?s director and/or its pro bono attorneys, law students or other volunteers regarding appropriate action. Providing crisis intervention; emotional support and explanation of victims? rights and the criminal-justice system. Referring crime victims to appropriate outside social-service resources. Keeping a current list of appropriate social-service resources available throughout the state. Keeping informed about current issues, policies and legislation relating to victims? rights and victimization. Developing and implementing educational programs and outreach relating to victims? rights, social services available to crime victims and the criminal- and juvenile-justice systems. Entering case information online. Documenting time spent on various victims? services duties in compliance with grant and other requirements. Skills and professional experience: Ability to provide crime victims with appropriate crisis intervention and emotional support; to recognize the need for outside social services and to make appropriate referrals to such services. Experience with and knowledge of the basic structure of the criminal- and juvenile-justice systems. Strong written and oral communication, organizational and independent problem-solving skills. Ability to interact with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner. Ability to maintain client confidentiality. Educational qualifications

Job Title: Family- Child Advocate - Company: Location: Chicago, IL Description: WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU HAD FUN AND FULFILLMENT AT WORK? It?s a great time to join our client experience division of a rapidly growing pediatric therapy company that brings so much good to so many families. Get all the benefits of working with wonderful families and their children while you make a big difference in their lives. Not only do we take pride in what we do, we LOVE doing it! Your outgoing enthusiasm, energy, and determination to achieve goals are what we need. The FAMILY-CHILD ADVOCATE knows how to build strong, lasting relationships with our clients. North Shore Pediatric Therapy is a well-respected center for multi-disciplinary pediatric therapy services. We are looking for a person who understands what it is like to be a parent coming in for therapeutic services for their child. . The main responsibility of the role is to manage each client experience from start to finish. Responsibilities include: Answer all new calls Send out information packets using us-mail Set appointments for new callers Maintaining relationships with families Maximize the scheduling of therapists Greet all new clients when they arrive Ensure that the facility is clean, neat, and welcoming to everyone that comes in The ideal candidate will have: ? Excellent communication skills ? A great personality ? Terrific organization skills ? A strong desire to learn and be coached ? Computer proficiency ? Deductive problem-solving skills ? Have a natural attention for detail and follow-through ? Sales and customer service strengths, as well as experience/knowledge concerning children with special needs. ? Passion for helping children discover the best route to getting to their ultimate potential Must drive, non-smoker, background checks conducted

Job Title: Child Victim Advocate - Company: Location: Raleigh, NC Description: ***PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT LINE WHEN EMAILING YOUR RESUME*** The NC's Childrens Advocacy Center is current seeking a Child Victim Advocate The child advocate provides outreach and support for the alleged child victims of abuse and non-offending family members and works as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This position requires someone who is committed to the mission of the Child Advocacy Center who is willing to work flexible hours and share on-call responsibilities. This is a full-time, salaried position with excellent benefits working under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director. Qualifications The child advocate is a professional position and a bachelor?s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice or related field is required. A Master?s degree in Social Work or Counseling is preferred. Work Experience A minimum of two years of professional experience working with children and families where abuse and violence are identified issues is required. Previous professional experience in working with the criminal justice or child welfare system and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team is preferred. All resumes should be emailed to Register to View

Job Title: On-Call Victim Advocate - Company: Location: Richmond, VA Description: MHN Government Services, a Health Net company, seeks an Advocate for victims of domestic violence at Marine Corps Base Quantico located near Fredericksburg, Virginia. This is an ON-CALL POSITION accountable for weekday after-hours and weekends on a rotating basis. You will assess victim?s needs, provide support, and facilitate contact with military & civilian resources. BA degree and a minimum of 1 years experience in domestic violence required. If interested in exploring this opportunity, please apply online at www.careersathealthnet.com. Click on ?Find a Career,? then reference On-Call Victim Advocate or Keyword 09001457. We support a drug-free work environment and require pre-employment background screening and drug testing. This on-call position will be payrolled through an outside vendor and is not eligible for Health Net?s benefits. EEO/AA Employer.

Job Title: YWCA Domestic Violence Victim Advocate, Hispanic Population - Company: Location: Knoxville, TN Description: This is a full-time position for a Victim Advocate who will provide advocacy to Hispanic victims of domestic violence. This advocate will work closely with the Family Justice Center, Knoxville Police Department, and other partner agencies. Skills: ? Bilingual (Fluent in oral and written English and Spanish) ? Leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills ? Crisis intervention ? Knowledge of overall community resources ? Understanding of Hispanic cultures. ? Computer skills Responsibilities: ? Counsel victims regarding domestic violence dynamics and legal/social options ? Provide direction and support to victims through the legal process ? Follow procedures in retrieving case files, completing forms, and documenting disposition of case ? Maintain confidentiality and ensure that partners maintain confidentiality ? Identify victims? immediate needs ? Interact with agencies/businesses within the Hispanic community to cultivate resources for Hispanic victims and their families ? Ensure the delivery of culturally and linguistically specific services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking ? Work with VAP staff and partner agencies to develop and implement training materials for persons working with Hispanic victims and a curriculum to educate Hispanic youth Position requires a Bachelor?s degree or equivalent experience in victim assistance/legal advocacy or life experiences that indicate sensitivity to victim issues. Must have experience in and knowledge of the court system and domestic violence dynamics. Please no e-mailed applications. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to Register to View , or mailed to: 420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902 EOE. United Way Community Partner

Job Title: Hospital Patient Advocate Company: Health Advocates Location: Palo Alto, CA Description:   Are you looking to forge ahead in an awesome new career while making a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to feel satisfied at the end of the day? We have the ideal position for you that will meet these expectations and more. We are looking for a responsible individual to fill an Hospital Patient Advocate position at our client hospital location in Palo Alto. WE OFFER PAID TRAINING!! Responsibilities:*Interview patients at bedside and by telephone for various governmental assistance programs * Work with County programs including Medi-Cal, Victims of Crime, and Social Security Disability *Assist patients with completion of various applications*Interact with governmental agencies in getting applications approved*Act as a liaison between hospital personnel, the patient, and the main office staff in regards to patient accounts*Process information requisitions by the main office staff*Provide excellent customer service Qualifications:*AA degree in business related field preferred*2-5 years experience working in a hospital or healthcare setting required*Strong customer service and clerical skills required*Basic computer skills *Social work experience and bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus IF YOU POSSESS THESE QUALIFICATIONS WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU TODAY!! Health Advocates is a privately funded public advocacy organization headquartered in Van Nuys, California. Our emphasis is in assisting hospitalized patients to qualify for Medi-Cal and other health insurance benefits, asserting Third Party Liens in Workers’ Compensation cases and Private Insurance on behalf of hospitals, and assisting individuals in processing Social Security claims. Health Advocates is committed to providing exceptional services and professional representation to its employees and clients. Health Advocates offers competitive salary with great benefits including health benefits, 401(k) plan, 2-3 weeks paid vacation, paid holidays, sick pay, and other perks. Equal opportunity employer.  Position Type: Full-time; Non-exemptSalary: Depending on experience Interested applicants should forward their resume to:Mari PerezEmail: Register to View Phone: Register to View Fax: Register to View  Searchable Words:Clerk, Clerical, Customer Service, Case Worker, Case Manager, Social Services, Social Worker, Screener, Medi-Cal, Medical, Eligibility Worker, Eligibility Verification, Eligibility Representative, Eligibility Analyst, Patient Representative, Patient Advocate, financial counselor,  Hospital, Insurance, Healthcare.