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Job Title: Victim Advocate Company: MADD Location: Twin Falls, ID Description: MADD is searching for part time (28 hours per week) Victim Advocate. This is a 2.5 year grant funded position that is responsible for working with injured and bereaved victims of drunk driving crashes. The individual will be responsible for conducting intake and assessment, providing emotional support and guidance through the criminal justice process, providing information and referrals and resource materials, providing criminal and civil court accompaniment, assisting victims in filing Idaho Crime Victim Compensation forms, preparing victim impact statements, conducting support groups, providing assistance in dealing with the media, facilitating peer supports and networks, connecting victims to the 24 hour toll free help line, providing ongoing and follow up support via phone or in person, and facilitating speaking opportunities for victims. The Victim Advocate will also be responsible for promoting MADD Victim Services, establishing and strengthening community partnerships and implementing outreach strategies that will increase MADD's ability to reach more victims and developing and managing a volunteer victim services program. Responsible for assisting victims of drunk driving and their families in identifying the appropriate resources available for crisis intervention, court accompaniment, case management, legal assistance; trauma and hospital care facilities and community law enforcement. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:1. Provide effective and timely assistance to victims who contact MADD for assistance; ensure completion of Victim Information sheet, document intake of all victim calls, visits and other service requests as necessary.2. Utilize a network of key individuals in the criminal justice, legal and social service systems within assigned territory to facilitate assistance for victims.3. Recruit volunteers to work as victim advocates from the general public and provide appropriate training and coaching in accordance with MADD guidelines.4. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of phone calls, documentation, contacts, referrals, court information, etc. to insure compliance with MADD Victim Assistance Requirements.5. Assist with planning and scheduling appropriate victim programs.6. Other duties as assigned. RJG-2007

Job Title: Health Care Representative/Patient Advocate Company: Chamberlin Edmonds Location: Ashland, KY 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 an area hospital and 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 (TANF, K-CHIP, KTAP, ABD) and/or SSI/SSDI disability application processes and programs · 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), Department of Community Based Services (DCBS) and/or Cabinet for Health and Human Services

Job Title: Victim Advocate Company: Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. Location: Fort Lee, VA Description: PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Victim Advocate (VA) for Army Community Service works as a full-time employee of Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., and functions as the point of contact for installation Victim Advocate services. The Victim Advocates work under the technical oversight of the Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM) or a designee appointed by the FAPM. The VA acts as a liaison with the FAP Manager to ensure that comprehensive victim services are provided through a coordinated community response to victims of abuse in accordance with regulations and local SOPs. The VA responds to referrals from victims of abuse (domestic violence and sexual assault), or referrals from the FAP Manager, FAP social workers (case managers) at the medical treatment facility, Social Work Service (SWS), the Provost Marshal or civilian agencies serving victims of abuse. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, marriage, family and child counseling, counseling or behavioral science, education, community health or public health, from an accredited school. Two years experience working with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or victim advocacy and services.   One year of experience working with a military or civilian social service agency preferred or experience as a military family member. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Working knowledge of sexual assault and family violence dynamics, local community resources, and relevant federal and state laws. Understanding of the military and DOD FAP is preferred.   Individual must be familiar with the DOD definitions of sexual assault.   Understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for victims. Able to develop trusting helping relationships. Able to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.   Able to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice, and common sense. Able to work independently to develop, implement, and evaluate safety and intervention plans to meet victim needs. Able to ope...

Job Title: Volunteer Opportunity - Victim Advocate (Alex Company: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Northern Virginia Location: Arlington, VA Description: ORIGINAL JOB LISTINGWe need victim advocates from all areas of Northern Virginia. MADD Northern Virginia covers Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, and Fauquier Counties as well as all cities and towns within those counties.Victim advocacy is the heart and soul of what MADD is all about - helping the victims of drunk driving crashes. MADD offers support, guidance, and information for people in crashes involving impaired drivers and for people who's loved ones were injured or killed by impaired drivers. ...

Job Title: On-Call Victim Advocate - Travis AFB Company: Health Net Location: Travis AFB, CA Description: Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is among the nation's largest publicly traded managed health care companies. Health Net's mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. The company's POS, HMO, insured PPO, behavioral health and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to more than 7 million individuals. For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit the company's Web site at www.healthnet.com JOB SUMMARY: This On-Call position is managed by Kelly Services, Inc. andis not eligible for Health Net's benefits. On-Call after-hours (part-time) positionlocated atTravis Air Force Base in California. The Victim Advocate is responsible for providing a resource for immediate and ongoing intervention and support to victims of domestic abuse. Provides referrals for military medical treatment, information on the military's domestic abuse program and referral information on civilian support services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide victim advocacy services either through personal or telephonic contact. Inform the victim of the DoD policy concerning confidentiality. Ascertain the victim's immediate needs. Encourage the victim to seek medical consultation/examination. Discuss an initial safety plan and, with the active participation of the victim, develop a safety plan. Ensure victims are aware of legal actions available to promote their safety. Offer victims information, as appropriate, regarding local resources for immediate safety and long-term protection and support, workplace safety, housing, childcare, legal services, clinical resources, medical services, chaplain resources, transitional compensation, and other civilian support services. Facilitate victim contact with military and civilian resources as appropriate. Collaborate with the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), law enforcement and the command to assure safety plans are coordinated. Initiate follow-up contact with the victim as appropriate. Support the victim in decision-making by providing information and discussing available options. Provide weekly/monthly activity data to MHN. RJG-2007

Job Title: VICTIM ADVOCATE COORDINATOR Company: JLMIVA Location: Fort Lee, VA Description: VICTIM ADVOCATE COORDINATOR ( Domestic Abuse)VICTIM ADVOCATE COORDINATOR FT. LEE, VACandidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Human Services (Psychology, Social Work, or Sociology). One year exp. in working with Domestic Violence is required. Oral and written communications skills a must. Must also be able to use Microsoft Office products. JLMI offers competitive pay & benefits Please submit resumes by Nov. 20, 2009 to Register to View POC: Janet Castrinos; Phone: Register to View ; Fax: Register to View .

Job Title: Victim Advocate Company: Center City Crime Victim Servi Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: VICTIM ADVOCATEPhiladelphia, PAFT, must speak Spanish or Mandarin; provide info/support to victims of violent crime. BA req. Benefits. Send cover letter & resume by October 28, 2009 to Center City Crime Victim Services: 42 S. 15th St., Suite 1103, Phila., PA 19102, or email resume & cover letter to: Register to View EOE.Source: Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News

Job Title: Volunteer - Victim Advocate PGHC Company: Dimensions Healthcare System Location: Cheverly, MD Description: Volunteer - Victim Advocate PGHC Department: Sexual Assault Center Schedule: Shift: Hours: Salary: Job Details: The Sexual Assault Center at Prince George's Hospital Center is looking for volunteer victim advocates to provide support for victims at the hospital and in court. Volunteers must be out of high school, able to volunteer a total of 24 hours each month and commit to a year of service. A seven-week training is held in the fall and the spring. To register, or for more information, please contact Cheryl Banks at Register to View or

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 Advocacy Program Victim Advocate (Part-Time): 426B-09 - Company: Location: Reno, NV Description: APPLY ONLINE: www.zeiders.com Zeiders Enterprises is a quality of life company. We are a premier provider of social services management, mental health counseling, life skills education, and employee development and training. Our special quality of life focus is on supporting the special needs of our military service members and their families. For 25 years, we have made a direct, positive difference in the lives people, their families, their communities and the organizations they serve. Zeiders team members provide Clinical Counseling Services, Service Member and Military Family Readiness Services, and Life Skills Support Services to thousands of military service members and their families through training and education seminars as well as one-on-one counseling at military installations world-wide. Working at Zeiders provides an opportunity for meaningful work in support of our nation that makes a difference in the lives of people. Everything we do is directed towards enhancing the lives of individuals and strengthening the organizations they serve. Benefits Zeiders offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including: ? Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance ? Company Paid Group Life Insurance ? Company Paid Short and Long Term Disability ? 401k Plan ? Vacation ? Sick Leave ? Paid Personal Leave ? Employee Assistance Program ? Additional Discretionary Benefit to include a choice of additional time off or paid training ? In-house CEU credits for Clinical Counselors. Description: This is a Part-Time position. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Family Advocate Program (FAP) Victim Advocates provide victims of spouse abuse with information regarding safe and confidential ways to seek assistance, their rights as Navy spouses, military and civilian orders for protection, and available civilian and military resources. Crisis intervention, safety assessment and planning. Arrange transportation to shelters, medical, legal, and support group appointments. Accompany victims to interviews with investigative agencies and appearances in court. Consult with the FAP Case Manager regarding development of an appropriate plan of assistance/intervention which provides for the safety of the victim. Serve as a consultant to the Case Review Committee (CRC), when asked. Assist FAP Case Managers in making referrals to other helping agencies, when asked. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or other social service field with one year experience with domestic violence victims and crisis intervention OR Four years of experience working with domestic violence victims DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of family violence dynamics, local community resources, and federal and state laws pertaining to domestic violence, sexual assault and family law. Knowledge of the military, Department of Defense (DOD) and Family Advocacy Program (FAP). Ability to understand, be sensitive to, and have empathy for victims. Ability to develop trusting empowering relationships and to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice, and common sense. Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian medical, social service, law enforcement, and legal personnel on behalf of victims. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software - Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook Express, and Explorer. Knowledge of the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS). Skilled in the use of office software application to prepare management reports and use software to develop information. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and military regulations pertaining to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. All positions which require access to U.S. government facilities and systems require U.S. Citizenship