Social Work Jobs
Waypoint is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an open position in the Critical Services’ Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program.
Job Summary:
The African American Outreach Advocate has primary responsibility for:
1. Creating and providing programming and services to fit the specific needs of African American victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
2. Providing individual counseling and advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
3. Facilitating support groups.
4. Advocating for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault within the legal, medical and social service systems.
5. Participating in an on-call rotation for crisis line and medical advocacy.
6. Providing community education.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have the following experience and/or education:
1. At least one year of experience in domestic violence and/or sexual assault field providing peer advocacy and crisis intervention services.
2. Experience with public speaking, preferably within the context of domestic violence and/or sexual assault education.
3. Experience working with diverse populations.
4. Bachelor’s degree.
5. Ability to communicate professionally, orally and in writing.
6. A working knowledge of basic office functions, including word processing and e-mail.
Interested individuals should submit cover letter and resume:
Waypoint
Attn: Valerie Davis
318 Fifth Street S.E.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
E.O.E.
Please send social work job postings to Jefri-palermo@uiowa.edu.
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- Muscatine & Burlington office with Iowa Hospice looking for 1/2 Time Bereavement Coordinator
Full benefits for eligible full and part time employees including: health, dental, and life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, 401k with generous match plan, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays in addition to a generous PTO plan.
Join a growing organization committed to success! Make a difference in the lives of patients in a clinical role or in a support services position.
Applications are accepted for posted positions. Qualified nurses, social workers, and home health aides are encouraged to submit correspondence at any time. Candidates will be contacted as continued growth warrants new positions.
Send resume or direct inquires to:
Iowa Hospice
LeAnn Stevens, Director of Human Resources
5650 NW Johnston Dr. Ste. E
Johnston, IA 50131
Fax: 515.276.1915
stevensl@iowa-hospice.com
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