Advocate Mobile Unit

Marginal duties & responsibilities

• Assist in picking up and distribution of donations.
• Research and/or gather resources to directly assist clients and/or to perform job.
• Assist in the up-keep (cleaning) of office/building space(s).
• Provide assistance with transportation to scheduled appointments.
• Assist in other programs both inter-agency as well as inter-program.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Prefer a Bachelor Degree in social service or related field with two (2) years of applicable experience.
• Will consider an Associate’s degree with three (3)or more year’s applicable experience
• Must have 40-hour domestic violence training (within 3 months of hire date).
• Must be Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (within 1 year of hire date).
• Must be CPR/first aid certified (within 6 months of hire date).
• Must be available to work overnights, weekends and holidays.

Language/Writing Skills

• Must have excellent verbal skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively to diverse group(s) of people in varied settings.
• Must be able to write in a logical, clear and grammatically correct way.
• Bi-lingual Spanish speaking, reading and writing may be required.

Reasoning Ability

• Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret common reports and documents.
• Must be able to respond to the needs and/or request of clients, co-workers, supervisors and others in a professional and timely manner.
• Must have the ability to plan and organize in a logical manner.
• Must be able to prioritize and multi-task in an efficient manner.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand and walk up to 2/3 or more of the time.
• Must be able to sit up to 1/3 of the time.
• Must be able to use hand and/or fingers up to 2/3 or more of the time.
• Must be able to lift up to 10lbs up to 1/3 of the time.
• Must be able to hear and talk 2/3 or more of the time.
• Must have clear vision up to 20 inches minimally.

Equipment Used

• Must be proficient in the use of the computer and various software packages.
• Must be able to use standard telephone.
• May have to use general office equipment including; fax machine, copier, calculator, typewriter, etc.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in an office setting with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Must be able to travel locally and regionally.