Company Information
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Company Name: Anixter Center
Website: http://askanixter.org

Job Information
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Job Title: Community Outreach & Advocate (COA) Advocate
Job Type: Permanent
Job Description:
1) Provides crisis intervention, problem solving, and short-term counseling
to Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing survivors/victims of domestic
violence, either in the office or at agreed-upon locations in the community.
2) Refers survivors/victims to appropriate community resources for services
such as emergency shelter, long-term counseling, and housing assistance, and
provides on-going support through case management.
3) Ensures communication access to all related services including medical
services and to police and court proceedings, usually through the use of sign
language interpreters.
4) Advocates on behalf of survivor/victim to ensure his/her rights and
interests are protected within the Illinois Domestic Violence Act and in
interaction with other service providers.
5) Educates survivors/victims about their rights and responsibilities in
order to encourage self-advocacy. When necessary, accompanies
survivors/victims to court, meetings with police, lawyers and other service
providers.
6) Develops flyers/brochures and other written materials about the Domestic
Violence Program and victims’ rights.
7) Arranges and/or develops and presents educational programs and exhibits to
Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing individuals, service providers, police
departments.
8) Implements data collection procedures to document service delivery and
demographic information about survivors/victims of domestic violence.
9) Responsible for reporting according to state and private funding and
assists with grant and contract writing as needed.
10) Coordinates the Income Tax Assistance program.
11) Provides advocacy, case management, and information and referrals to
clients and the general public.
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12) Performs social services & advocacy duties as assigned, including
assisting clients with advocacy and discrimination issues.
13) Provides Youth Program support including providing case management,
advocacy, intake, services and programming in the home, community and school;
facilitating schedules and activities of Deaf Mentors; and assisting with
grant writing, preparation, data collection and reporting.
14) Performs other related duties as assigned.



Requirements:
▪ Fluency in American Sign Language, knowledge of Deaf culture required.
▪ Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.
▪ Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to an operational
vehicle to transport self to various locations throughout the metro Chicago
area and collar counties.
▪ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
▪ High performance teams and a strong team player
▪ Commitment to company values
▪ Computer proficient




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sustainability
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor

Application Information
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Email application materials to:: lvankinscott@anixter.org