Why Turning Point
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedEmpowers survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with programs and resources to regain control.
- Emergency shelter & crisis line:Turning Point services work collaboratively to provide emergency services, resources and support for healing while also providing the community education and advocacy to reduce or eliminate the barriers survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human…$1.9M spent in FY2024
- Counseling & advocacy: Turning Point provides advocacy, group and individual counseling to adult and child survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking as well as their loved ones. Last year, 252 survivors received counseling/support services. All counseling staff…$954K spent in FY2024
- Sexual assault nurse examiner program:Turning Point developed the first forensic nurse examiner program (fnep) in se michigan. This program operates 24/7 and provides emergency and support services for survivors of sexual assault of all ages. Specially trained nurses and advocates…$791K spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenTITLE: First Response Advocate (contractual) REPORTS TO: Director of First Response Advocacy CLASSIFICATION: Contractual Status ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: Turning Point, Inc in Mount Clemens, MI is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) Turning Point, Inc empowers domestic, sexual violence and Human Trafficking survivors through comprehensive services and resources while advocating for community action to end oppression and violence. We offer emergency shelter, housing, advocacy/counseling services, forensic nurse examiner program & first response advocacy services, 24-hour hotline, personal protection order and legal advocacy services, and community outreach.
Position overview
The First Response Advocate works within the Forensic Nurse and First Response Advocacy Program. Our specially trained advocates meet the immediate emotional needs of survivors and loved ones. Providing 24/7 on-call coverage for both Macomb and St. Clair County at secure and confidential sites, area hospitals or facilities. Through strength-based, survivor-centered, and trauma-informed interventions the First Response Advocate provides support to adults and children that have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, intimate partner strangulation, and human trafficking.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Implement agency and program mission, vision, and anti-oppression /empowerment philosophies. Administer and implement agency policies, procedures, and protocols. Maintain agency policy on confidentiality, accurate record keeping and professional ethics. Maintain relationships with colleagues that promote mutual respect, improvement of services, and problem solving. Provide 24/7 support for survivor’s immediate needs; survivor rights, impacts of trauma, safety planning, reporting options, supportive resources, referrals, and all other personal survivor needs.
Provide advocacy support for survivors with systems or agencies including but not limited to law enforcement, medical professionals, social services, and legal systems. Provide medical Chaperone role as needed. Fulfill the minimum 48 hour on-call shifts monthly Fulfill two 12-hour holiday shifts per year Assess lethality of suicidal clients, follow appropriate action plan and agency/program policy. Provide information about the criminal court processes, evidence gathering, reporting, victim rights, and the Personal Protection Order (PPO) process to survivors.
Document all advocacy and services provided on program forms completely, clearly and accurately Work in partnership with forensic nursing staff to ensure survivor-centered services and collaborative approach. Engage in professional and educational development pertaining to the role as an advocate. Utilize current referral list of local service agencies, referrals and resources. Attend and engage mandatory Forensic Nurse and First Response Advocacy Combined monthly team meetings Communicate with Administrative on call lead for guidance, questions, policy, process and…
About Turning Point
From its Form 990- Budget $6M · Human Services
- Staff 121 · founded 1980
- Pays its leaders $162K (1 reported)
- Open jobs 4 · Jobs at Turning Point · Full 990 report