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107 people are interested
Victim Advocate
ORGANIZATION: Victim Support Services
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107 people are interested
Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, resources, referrals, and more to victims of crime on the 24/7 Washington State Crime Victim Support Services Hotline via phone and text during business hours (9am to 5pm). Hotline advocates are the first to speak with individuals that have been hurt or harmed by crime. They provide hope and a safe place for victims' voices to be heard. These services are free and confidential.
All hotline shifts are done remotely, from the comfort of your own home. This is perfect for students, stay-at-home parents, those who would like to learn about victim services, and retirees. This is a great way to gain experience and accrue many volunteer hours.
*Gain in-depth knowledge of victim rights and trauma-informed care
*Collaborate with experts in the field
*Comprehensive training to become a certified victim advocate in Washington State, with the opportunity to become a nationally credentialed advocate
*This position shares the job with two volunteers covering the daytime hotline calls Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm from the comfort of your home.
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About Victim Support Services
Location:
PO BOX 1949, EVERETT, WA 98206, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Victim Support Services is to support and advocate for victims of crime, adult missing persons and their loved ones, and to provide education about victims' rights and services.
Description
Victim Support Services was the first victim assistance program in Washington State. Started in 1975, VSS is a non-profit support and advocacy organization. It is one of the oldest victim advocacy support groups in the country.
We provide highly trained and empathetic Victim Advocates to people whose lives have been devastated by violent crime, regardless of case status. All of our services are free and confidential.
VSS provides emergency aid, advocacy support during the investigation, prosecution, and sentencing in a case, and help to the loved ones of missing persons.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2020
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Job share with another volunteer to cover the hotline shifts during business hours (weekdays Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) from the comfort of your home.
- Initial online training and a phone interview required. No in-person contact is required! Once online training is complete and paperwork/background check is done, you will have a phone interview and begin your shifts!