Advocate

Job Details
Job Location
Ellensburg, WA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelor's degree
Salary Range
$27.12 - $33.90 Hourly
Job Shift
Day
Description

Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.

What are we looking for in an Advocate?
Advocates are part of our Aspen Victim Services program, which provides supportive services to families and individuals who have experienced sexual assault, family violence, abuse, and other crimes. Advocates support clients as they progress through the medical and legal systems, providing advocacy-based counseling, referrals, and safety planning in a sensitive and supportive manner. Advocates also facilitate group sessions, assist with training & mentoring volunteers, and provide presentations & trainings to community partners. Through the coordination of services in direct support to clients, Advocates also help to improve service delivery by developing relationships between providers within the community. Consultation with law enforcement, medical personnel, prosecuting attorneys, and victim witnesses is part of this position, so a collaborative attitude is a must. Advocates will need to have exceptional communication skills, feel comfortable working with those in crisis, and be committed to encouraging and empowering others. This position is part of our Aspen program in Ellensburg and requires participation in the rotation for after-hours crisis coverage.

Advocacy:
Provides medical, legal and general advocacy, information, referral and support for those who have experienced family violence, abuse, assault or other crimes.
Demonstrates engagement skills with clients and family/natural supports while honoring client choice. Demonstrates understanding of dynamics and impact of family violence and sexual assault.
Coordinates and consults with law enforcement, medical personnel, prosecutor and victim witness personnel and other service providers.
Demonstrates knowledge of client rights (medical, legal, age specific) and maintains current knowledge of applicable laws and changes in procedures.
Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of community services and resources and actively encourages individuals to access them.
Applies QPR (Question, Persuade or Refer) principles in assessing risk and makes appropriate referrals.
Meets all contractual requirements.

Community Education and Prevention Activities:
Provides trainings and presentations to community partners, effectively providing information and activities to increase knowledge and awareness skills of community members.
Speaks and presents with professionalism. Fields questions, answers or redirects as needed, provides content in time allowed, presentations are organized and well-paced.
Communicates comfort with knowledge of subject matter.
Demonstrates ability to take into account the needs and unique characteristics of the audience
Education is provided per Office of Crime Victim Advocacy (OCVA) and/or Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
Provides after-hours on-call coverage and responds to calls within the established timeframe.
Assists with recruitment, training and support of volunteers.
Provides mobile advocacy to breakdown barriers to accessing services.
Cleans facilities and organizes donations as applicable.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or related field
Must be able to complete or have already completed the Core Training provided by Aspen
Must have valid driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and a minimum of three years of safe driving experience
Must obtain Food Worker Card
In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development

A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs

Innovative Program & Services

A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
Access to Employee Assistance Program services
Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education
Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance
Equal Opportunity Employer

Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.