Advocate
Comprehensive Healthcare, Ellensburg, WA, United States
About Comprehensive Healthcare
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented services.
What we look for in an Advocate
Advocates are part of our Aspen Victim Services program, which provides supportive services to families and individuals who have experienced sexual assault, family violence, abuse, and other crimes. Advocates support clients as they progress through the medical and legal systems, providing advocacy‑based counseling, referrals, and safety planning in a sensitive and supportive manner. Advocates also facilitate group sessions, assist with training & mentoring volunteers, and provide presentations & trainings to community partners. Through coordination of services, Advocates help improve service delivery by developing relationships between providers within the community. Consultation with law enforcement, medical personnel, prosecuting attorneys, and victim witnesses is part of this position, so a collaborative attitude is a must. Advocates need exceptional communication skills, comfort working with those in crisis, and a commitment to encouraging and empowering others. This position is part of our Aspen program in Ellensburg and requires participation in the rotation for after‑hours crisis coverage.
Responsibilities
Provide medical, legal and general advocacy, information, referral and support for those who have experienced family violence, abuse, assault, or other crimes.
Demonstrate engagement skills with clients and family
atural supports while honoring client choice, and understanding dynamics and impact of family violence and sexual assault.
Coordinate and consult with law enforcement, medical personnel, prosecutor and victim witness personnel and other service providers.
Demonstrate knowledge of client rights and maintain current knowledge of applicable laws and changes in procedures.
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of community services and resources and actively encourage individuals to access them.
Apply QPR (Question, Persuade or Refer) principles in assessing risk and make appropriate referrals.
Meet all contractual requirements.
Community Education And Prevention Activities
Provide trainings and presentations to community partners to increase knowledge and awareness skills of community members.
Speak and present with professionalism, field questions or redirect as needed, provide content within the time allowed, and keep presentations organized and well‑paced.
Communicate comfort with knowledge of subject matter.
Demonstrate ability to consider needs and unique characteristics of the audience.
Provide education per Office of Crime Victim Advocacy (OCVA) and/or Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
Provide after‑hours on‑call coverage and respond to calls within the established timeframe.
Assist with recruitment, training and support of volunteers.
Provide mobile advocacy to break down barriers to accessing services.
Clean facilities and organize donations as applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or related field.
Must complete or have completed the Core Training provided by Aspen.
Must have valid driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and minimum of three years of safe driving experience.
Must obtain Food Worker Card.
Must complete a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug screen and background check in compliance with state and federal law (see WAC 388‑113‑0020 through 388‑113‑0030 and RCW 49.44.240).
What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development
A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion.
Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence‑based services and programs.
Innovative Program & Services
Strong reputation for providing quality, evidence‑based services within a collaborative multi‑disciplinary team environment.
Innovative, forward‑looking leadership that thrives in an ever‑changing healthcare environment.
Joint Commission‑accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement.
Established partnerships with major research universities and community and healthcare providers to implement cutting‑edge treatment programs and services.
Excellent Benefits
Competitive salaries within the community and industry.
Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members.
Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies.
Access to Employee Assistance Program services.
Agency‑funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation.
Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation.
Agency‑funded life and disability insurance program.
Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education.
Employer‑funded student loan repayment assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.
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Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented services.
What we look for in an Advocate
Advocates are part of our Aspen Victim Services program, which provides supportive services to families and individuals who have experienced sexual assault, family violence, abuse, and other crimes. Advocates support clients as they progress through the medical and legal systems, providing advocacy‑based counseling, referrals, and safety planning in a sensitive and supportive manner. Advocates also facilitate group sessions, assist with training & mentoring volunteers, and provide presentations & trainings to community partners. Through coordination of services, Advocates help improve service delivery by developing relationships between providers within the community. Consultation with law enforcement, medical personnel, prosecuting attorneys, and victim witnesses is part of this position, so a collaborative attitude is a must. Advocates need exceptional communication skills, comfort working with those in crisis, and a commitment to encouraging and empowering others. This position is part of our Aspen program in Ellensburg and requires participation in the rotation for after‑hours crisis coverage.
Responsibilities
Provide medical, legal and general advocacy, information, referral and support for those who have experienced family violence, abuse, assault, or other crimes.
Demonstrate engagement skills with clients and family
atural supports while honoring client choice, and understanding dynamics and impact of family violence and sexual assault.
Coordinate and consult with law enforcement, medical personnel, prosecutor and victim witness personnel and other service providers.
Demonstrate knowledge of client rights and maintain current knowledge of applicable laws and changes in procedures.
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of community services and resources and actively encourage individuals to access them.
Apply QPR (Question, Persuade or Refer) principles in assessing risk and make appropriate referrals.
Meet all contractual requirements.
Community Education And Prevention Activities
Provide trainings and presentations to community partners to increase knowledge and awareness skills of community members.
Speak and present with professionalism, field questions or redirect as needed, provide content within the time allowed, and keep presentations organized and well‑paced.
Communicate comfort with knowledge of subject matter.
Demonstrate ability to consider needs and unique characteristics of the audience.
Provide education per Office of Crime Victim Advocacy (OCVA) and/or Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
Provide after‑hours on‑call coverage and respond to calls within the established timeframe.
Assist with recruitment, training and support of volunteers.
Provide mobile advocacy to break down barriers to accessing services.
Clean facilities and organize donations as applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or related field.
Must complete or have completed the Core Training provided by Aspen.
Must have valid driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and minimum of three years of safe driving experience.
Must obtain Food Worker Card.
Must complete a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug screen and background check in compliance with state and federal law (see WAC 388‑113‑0020 through 388‑113‑0030 and RCW 49.44.240).
What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development
A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion.
Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence‑based services and programs.
Innovative Program & Services
Strong reputation for providing quality, evidence‑based services within a collaborative multi‑disciplinary team environment.
Innovative, forward‑looking leadership that thrives in an ever‑changing healthcare environment.
Joint Commission‑accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement.
Established partnerships with major research universities and community and healthcare providers to implement cutting‑edge treatment programs and services.
Excellent Benefits
Competitive salaries within the community and industry.
Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members.
Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies.
Access to Employee Assistance Program services.
Agency‑funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation.
Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation.
Agency‑funded life and disability insurance program.
Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education.
Employer‑funded student loan repayment assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.
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