Victim Advocate

Reach of Cherokee County is hiring a full-time Victim Advocate. To provide crisis intervention, information and referral, advocacy support, legal advocacy, transportation, accompaniment, and follow-up assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; assist victims with safety planning, obtaining court orders protection, and testifying in criminal court proceedings, facilitate support groups; assist in promoting services and reporting outcomes of the program; etc.

4-year degree in health and human services or related field, with at least two years of working experience in human resources issues.

Strong writing, reading, listening, and speaking communication skills.

Public speaking experience is necessary.

Have the ability to problem-solving skills, and ability to relate to the public, ability to maintain confidentiality, and ability to handle and deal with conflict and crisis situations.

Knowledge and/or experience with court processes is preferred.

Experience advocating for victims of sexual assault is also preferred.

Must successfully complete a criminal history background check.

For more information and to pick up an application, please apply by emailing Dana Allen at dana@reachofcherokeecounty.org located at 1980 Hwy. 64 W Murphy, NC 28906, Mon-Fri, 9 AM-5 PM