Objective: Part-time position to provide direct on-site advocacy services to victim/ survivors of domestic and violence in the hospital or clinic settings as well as crisis/non-crisis advocacy including referrals to shelter and community agencies to access mainstream resources.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

· Provide onsite crisis/non-crisis advocacy services to victim/survivors of domestic violence in the emergency room, hospital, and medical setting.

· Provide victim/survivor education on the dynamics of domestic violence, power and control wheel, and cycle of violence.

· Offer supportive counseling, and safety planning.

· Explain options available for assisting in filing criminal charges, and Protection from Abuse Orders.

· Refer clients to other agencies and mainstream community resources and advocate directly with other agencies as needed to help client access necessary services.

· Maintain service partnerships with referral agencies.

· Conduct shelter client assessments and intakes. Orientate clients to shelter and shelter guidelines.

· Assure that appropriate shelter guidelines are practiced.

· Assist clients in identifying and fulfilling personal and service needs.

· Comply with all agency policies and safety procedures. Document shelter happenings and client activities as necessary.

· Oversee shelter environment and activities, facilitate problem solving for in-house conflicts and crises.

· Encourage and model appropriate shelter interactions.

· Mediate on behalf of residential clients when appropriate.

· Provide appropriate follow-up and documentation of emergency incidents or non-compliance of shelter guidelines.

· Participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as needed.

· Provide personal advocacy outreach services to residents who have exited shelter.

· Provide any and all shelter support as directed by Supervisor Program Director, Executive Director or Chief Executive Officer.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· A Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field or equivalent work or volunteer experience and training preferred.

· Must work well with persons of varied sexual preference, racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds, and with individuals who are differently-abled.

· Awareness of relationship violence, child abuse, stalking, and sexual abuse and assault preferred.

· Knowledge of counseling and advocacy techniques for people who have been victims of domestic violence, including crisis intervention and case management skills beneficial.

· Previous employment or volunteer work in human services, community agencies or other related nonprofit or social change organizations a plus.

· Good oral and written communication and computer skills are required.

· Bilingual (Spanish/English) speaker preferred but not required.

· Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

· Must be willing to travel to local hospital and area clinics to meet with victims.

· Position requires the ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends and on-call scheduling.

Friends of Yates, Inc. (FOY) is an equal opportunity employer. FOY does not consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or marital status in employment decisions. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment, or bias based upon these grounds.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.63 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Healthcare setting:

• ER
• Hospital

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person