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Healing Advocate

American Addiction Centers·Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$25 - $38/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 8 days ago
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About the role

Provides crisis intervention and culturally specific care for survivors of sexual assault, including medical and police accompaniment. Supports clients through the healing process by developing safety plans and coordinating with legal and community resources.

Department

  • 38733
  • Aurora
  • Sinai
  • Medical
  • Center -
  • Healing
  • Center
  • Status:
  • Full time
  • Benefits
  • Eligible:
  • Yes
  • Hours
  • Per
  • Week: 40
  • Schedule
  • Details/Additional
  • Information:
  • Weekday hours will be 7pm-3:30am. Position requires working every other weekend.
  • Weekend hours will be 3pm-11:30pm. When working a weekend, the prior Friday and preceding Monday will be off.
  • Pay
  • Range: $25.30 - $37.95
  • Major
  • Responsibilities: Provides initial crisis intervention based on the trauma and provides culturally specific care for victims of sexual assault. Provides medical and police accompaniment. Meets with patients/clients in-person or by telephone and provides support through the healing process as they deal with being a survivor of sexual violence. Conducts survivor follow up calls. Observes, listens and assesses clients trauma reaction and helps them develop personal plans for safety, by helping the client understand their stress and fears and ability to cope with the sexual violence. Supports clients through personal and legal issues, crisis intervention, support groups, crime victim compensation information and referrals to appropriate services. Advocates with landlords, employers, educational institutions and community resources on client's behalf as needed. Facilitates support sessions in collaboration with the abuse response team. Provides support to center hotline. Maintains appropriate documentation and records and pertinent statistics. Assists with collection of data and evaluations of the program. Participates in the direct service provision and support of volunteers. Assists with program development, evaluation, improvement, planning and budgeting. Assists with developing policies and procedures. Develops strong collaborative relationships within Aurora Health Care and the community and is knowledgeable about community services, agencies and other individuals that may aide the client. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field, or Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or related field.

Experience Required

Typically requires 2 years of experience in working with clients who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse and/or violence.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Demonstrated ability to assess client needs. Knowledge of the criminal justice, health care and social service systems. Ability to make and maintain community connections to resources. Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously, attend to details and solve problems. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must have a car and be willing to make home visits.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to work well with others. Must have functional speech, hearing, and vision. Must be able to work in a moderately stressful environment. Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and reach above shoulders frequently. May be exposed to hazardous road and weather conditions. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

  • About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.
  • Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.
  • Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
  • It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
  • Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.
  • Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Retirement Plans With Employer Match

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$25 - $38/hr
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

American Addiction Centers

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is a nationwide network of treatment centers, offering a full continuum of care. We take a holistic approach to addiction treatment — by addressing each client as a whole person. We work to consider how factors such as an individual’s lifestyle,...

Salary listed on 3,711 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Behavioral health demand remains steady in Wisconsin

Behavioral-health roles in Wisconsin are typically in steady demand because employers need licensed professionals who can support patients across healthcare and social-service settings. This role is competitive because it requires a current Social Worker license, at least two years of experience, and a Bachelor’s in Social Work, with a Master’s preferred; the listed benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) matching. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits carefully on this platform to save time, then confirm your licensure and experience match before applying.

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