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Advocacy Manager

Deadline:          September 29,2008

Position Description:
The person in this position is responsible for providing advocacy to domestic violence and/or sexual assault clients. This person will also be responsible for hiring, training, and supervising all of the advocates in the main office, both paid and volunteer.

Position Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•B.A. or B.S. Degree preferred

•Two years relevant experience

•Knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault issues and experience working with victims and law enforcement preferred.

•Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

•Strong peer to peer conflict management

•Excellent organizational, communication (verbal and written), problem solving, listening and inter-personal skills  

•Management experienced preferred.

•Attention to detail

•Ability to work well under stressful circumstances •Ability to empathize, encourage and guide •Available to work evenings or weekends when necessary and on call.

•Knowledgeable and proficient computer skills •Valid driver's license and car insurance •Must be willing to complete background checks.

•Ability to read, write and speak English •Fluency in Spanish and/or ASL preferred

Position Compensation:
SEE DIRECTOR OF HR

To Apply:

HAVE COVER LETTER, RESUME, CAN GO ONLINE FOR APPLICATION SEE BELOW

MAIL: TESSA, PO BOX 2662, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80901

WEBSITE: tessacs.org

FAX: 719.632.2342

IN PERSON: TESSA is located inside the Myron Stratton Homes Campus. PLEASE CALL FOR DIRECTIONS, 719.633.1462 EXT. 0 or Address of Myron Stratton 2525 Hwy 115, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

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