Student Intern - Victim Assistance
Aurora Mental Health & RecoveryJob Details
Description
The Victim Advocate Intern at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is responsible for providing direct services and case management to all victims of crime, regardless of ethnicity, within assigned Judicial Districts. The advocate will provide networking and outreaching to system professionals as well as to the community; and administrative tasks such as record-keeping and report writing of client services and data. Under general supervision from Victim Assistance Manager, this position must work well independently and with teams, while providing excellent, respectful, and confidential customer service and victim advocacy skills. The Victim Advocate Intern will build relationships with various service provider agencies and advance a policy agenda within the criminal justice system or victim advocacy that will benefit the AANHPI, immigrant, and refugee communities in Colorado.
Schedule: Minimum of 16 hours per week up to 20 hours. Hours will typically be worked Monday - Friday during business hours, occasionally weekends and evenings for special community events
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct services through crisis intervention, support, safety planning, and criminal justice advocacy based on victims’ needs and assessments. This position is required to be on call for the 24-hour crisis line on a rotating basis.
- Must follow and accommodate to main office and any other satellite office schedules.
- Report victim cases and updates to the Director of the Victim Assistance Department on a biweekly basis.
- Network with court, law enforcement, and other victim assistance agencies.
- Oversee and maintain confidential client records.
- Develop, and maintain relationships with multiple judicial districts first-line responders to crime victims, such as law enforcement.
- Assist in developing, monitoring, and evaluating progress towards program goals and objectives.
- Provide appropriate referral information to victims.
- Contribute to administrative tasks and additional projects as needed.
Qualifications
Intern Required Qualifications:
- Must be pursing a Bachelor's or a Master's Degree.
- Must have an interest in victim or human services;
- Must commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week;
- Must commit to a minimum of six months;
- Must complete online OVC 40-hour training prior to the start date;
- Must maintain a high standard of confidentiality and respect for others;
- A patient, calm, positive attitude and disposition;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and report writing skills; and
- Ability to execute independent judgment, organize and execute work with minimal guidance and meet established deadlines in a fast-paced, high output environment
Intern Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual
- Prior experience or demonstrate knowledge of victim advocacy and crisis intervention
- Strong computer and analytical skills, utilizing Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and other software.
Required Vaccinations and TB Test.
AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, receive an annual influenza (flu) shot, and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of both vaccinations and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested for the COVID 19 vaccine, annual flu shot or TB test.
Our mission, vision and core values:
AMHR is deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery. We foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care. Our core values are: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.
Diversity Statement.
We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to ensure that it is interwoven into the fabric of our organization. We support and nourish an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees from diverse backgrounds.
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