[Katrina-IT-Volunteers] Fw: positions available - Victim Counselor and Temp 2-1-1 Information Associate

[Dale Thompson]

I know a few of the volunteers at the convention center shelter were job
hunting.  The 2-1-1 position might be appealing to some of you since you did
quite a bit of research on social services on the internet (one of the job
requirements), and quite a few folks had database experience, and of course
you all worked with people looking for help.  Dale

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <swoollar at austinisd.org>
To: <CAN at austinisd.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2005 12:20 PM
Subject: positions available - Victim Counselor and Temp 2-1-1 Information
Associate



Please see below for a Victim Counselor position woth Travis County
Attorney's Office. To apply, please fax your cover letter, resume and
completed Travis County application to 512-854-9316; Attn: Jennifer
Berliner, LMSW.
An employment application may be downloaded at
http://www.co.travis.tx.us/human_resources/jobs/download.asp


Also there is a temporary full-time 2-1-1 Community Information Associate
position available. Email resume and cover letter to
hr at unitedwaycapitalarea.org EOE.

 Sam
Community Action Network
414-2198
http://www.caction.org

                 Community Information Associate, 2-1-1 Texas

                            Temporary*, full time

   Research, analyze, organize, and disseminate information about social
   services in the ten-county 2-1-1 service area. Excellent written and
   verbal communication and editing skills required. Must be extremely
   detail-oriented. Demonstrated skill in indexing/classification in a
   library or information services environment strongly preferred.
   Knowledge of social service delivery systems strongly preferred.
   Superior internal/external customer service skills, ability to work well
   with diverse populations and in a team environment. Experienced in MS
   Office and Internet searching. Ability to manage priorities and meet
   deadlines in a fast-paced, high change environment. Bachelor’s degree
   in a social service field or library/information science preferred. One
   year’s work experience in social services or database
   management/library/information services required. Email resume and
   cover letter to hr at unitedwaycapitalarea.org EOE.

   *Currently there is only funding to cover this position for a four-month
   period (October - January). However, we believe there is an excellent
   chance that grant money from sources outside United Way will become
   available to continue this job as a regular position with benefits.


Travis County Attorney's Office, Family Violence Division
Job Title: Victim Counselor (Grant Funded)
October 1st, 2005-August 31st, 2006
Position Open Until Filled
Job Code: 13586
Full-time, M-F 8am-5pm

SUMMARY:
Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling, as well as
support services to clients and assists with problems resulting from
victimization. Screens and provides intake services for clients
seeking court orders. Refers clients to counseling and other clinical
and social service provider resources, coordinates client court
appearances.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
• Provides crisis intervention and brief, supportive counseling; as
well as support services to clients and assists with problems
resulting from victimization.
• Screens and provides intake services for clients seeking court
orders.
• Provides information to clients related to crime and/or court case.
Answers general questions from the
public.
• May assist in assessing the psychosocial status of clients and
determining the types of counseling, social
service provider and other services indicated. May assist in
coordinating referrals and provision of
services to clients.
• Assists in gathering evidence requested for court cases. Locates
and contacts clients to obtain
information related to criminal cases. Processes subpoenas for
upcoming court cases, requests medical
records, collision reports, and other case related information.
• Coordinates client court appearances. Escorts clients to courtroom
and provides support while testifying.
• Prepares and maintains statistical records. Records case file
information in tracking system.
• Performs administrative duties such as preparing correspondence and
processing incoming mail for case
files.
• May serve as liaison with advocacy groups, clinical and other
service providers, community outreach
services and law enforcement personnel.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education and experience equivalent to Bachelor's degree in social or
behavioral science or related field AND two (2) years experience in
counseling/social services or criminal justice work. Preferred: BSW
or recent MSSW graduate

License Required: Possession of a valid Texas Driver's License.
Preferred: LBSW or LMSW

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Policies, practices and procedures within the criminal justice
system.
• Counseling techniques and resources.
• Advocacy groups, clinical and other service providers and community
outreach services.
• Procedures for gathering evidence and researching information.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets,
databases and a variety of software packages.
• Problem solving and decision-making.
• Both verbal and written communication.

To apply, please fax your cover letter, resume and completed Travis
County application to 512-836-9316; Attn: Jennifer Berliner, LMSW.
An employment application may be downloaded at
http://www.co.travis.tx.us/human_resources/jobs/download.asp