Summary
Description
The Rose Andom Center, Colorado’s first family justice center, enhances the lives of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors by providing streamlined access to comprehensive services through a collaborative model. In a single, safe location, community organizations and government agencies work together to serve individuals and families impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.
Position Details:
Job Title: Resource Advocate
Reports to: Advocacy Services Manager
Salary Range: $45,000- $60,000 salary, Full-time (Non-Exempt)
Location: Denver, CO – In-Person
Position Summary:
The Resource Advocate plays a crucial role in the operations of the Rose Andom Center by serving as a client’s primary point of contact to connect with services. The Resource Advocate provides the initial intake, conducts risk assessment, and develops a plan to connect with identified resources for those who have experienced intimate partner abuse. The Resource Advocate assists clients in navigating resources and connections to our community and system-based partner agencies who collaborate to serve clients at the Center. The Resource Advocate is required to address a variety of client needs, with a trauma-informed focus, to assist clients with short-term safety planning to identifying partner connections for longer-term stabilization. Necessary traits of a successful candidate include an awareness of the complexity of intimate partner abuse and related issues, the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality, intuitive problem-solving abilities, strong interpersonal skills, and facilitating positive connections with a broad range of agency partners.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct intake appointments with survivors, including completion of initial paperwork, danger assessment, discuss confidentiality parameters, and review the full spectrum of services available to clients at the Rose Andom Center.
• Work with each survivor to identify services needed; facilitate a plan to access services with appropriate partners.
• Support survivors in short-term advocacy services including creating a safety plan, crisis intervention, emotional support, and follow-up resource navigation.
• Track data of Rose Andom Center clients and partner services as appropriate.
• Participate in partner and agency training and professional development opportunities.
• Work closely and cooperatively in a team setting with Rose Andom Center staff, agency partners, and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies:
• Strong trauma-informed, survivor-centered engagement skills with the ability to respond compassionately to individuals in crisis.
• Knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and the dynamics of interpersonal violence.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex systems and services clearly.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, with the ability to remain calm, professional, and supportive in high-stress situations.
• Cultural humility and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, and survivor autonomy.
• High level of personal organization, patience, calm under pressure, and ability to hold firm boundaries.
• Knowledge of human service delivery systems and systems advocacy responsibilities
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system as it relates to domestic violence and sexual assault.
Required Experience:
• Minimum one year of experience in victim advocacy, crisis response, social services, or a related human services role.
• Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed care and survivor-centered practices Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.
Preferred Experience:
• Bilingual in Spanish & English
• Bachelor’s degree in human service-related field required; additional related education or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required. • Must be authorized to work in the United States. • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
The Rose Andom Center offers a comprehensive benefits package with 100% employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policies. Paid time off includes 13 holidays plus a winter holiday break, generous accrual of vacation and sick/wellness hours.
Additionally, employees may participate in a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with immediate vesting, employer contribution (currently 2%), and access to free personal financial advising services, FSA and pet insurance.
How to Apply
To Apply: Please email a PDF of your resume and cover letter to jobs@roseandomcenter.org with “Resource Advocate” in the subject line. The Rose Andom Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, compensation and training.
