Who we are :
EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO / AA Employer.
What you’ll do :
We are looking for a full-time Trauma Advocate based in our Tempe office for the Trauma Healing Services department. Responsibilities include overseeing and processing all new referrals to ensure that needs are met in a timely manner; providing intake and needs assessments to determine immediate and long-term needs for victims; safety planning and risk assessments; collaborating with victims to develop action plans that meet their needs; providing emotional and informational support to victims; overseeing that all victim services are provided and acting as a liaison between victim and other social service agencies, police agencies, and court personnel; performing personal advocacy services including assisting victims and their families in securing rights and services; participating in outreach events and activities. Overnight on-call component on a limited basis. Bilingual and crisis differentials provided.
Candidate must demonstrate ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, and recognize personal limitations. Candidate must possess the ability to represent agency in professional manner. Candidate should have prior experience, which demonstrates ability to understand the needs of victims and their families, empower victims to make positive choices, and relate positively to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation.
What you’ll provide :
Additional Requirements and Responsibilities :
What we’ll offer : Full-time employees)
EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and accredited by the American association of Suicidology (AAS) and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
EMPACT-SPC / La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason.
EMPACT-SPC / La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.