Stop DSV Advocate I

A Spanish version of this position is available upon request  
La version de esta posicion esta disponible en Español si es requerida   

BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!  

Your role at BHSN:  

The STOP Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocate I provides a wide array of emergency response support to survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. Advocacy of this caliper include hotline and walk in assessment and intakes, law enforcement and judicial support, safe housing intake and processing, transportation for domestic and sexual violence purposes, outreach and community education in support of combating against domestic and sexual violence.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Additional hours in evening and/or weekends may be needed to support the community we serve. 

What’s in it for you?  

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• With BHSN University, we provide our team members with continuous learning, mentorship, and internal education opportunities to encourage our team to continue discovering and innovating
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

What your day might look like:  

• Provides emergency response actions to hotline and/or walk in service requests to assess safety and identify needs including and not limited to: direct emergent support (including transportation, safety planning, safe housing, childcare), advocacy, intakes, and refer to immediate supports identified as domestic and/or sexually violent related barriers
• Collaboration among community programs and partners to strengthen professional relationships, community education and engagement, and to identify quality supports needed to combat domestic and sexual violence (Including and not limited to: law enforcement, legal system providers, attorneys, legal aid, etc)
• Completion of documentation as prescribed by agency standards including progress notes, assessments, and updating of various forms required
• To complete entries into safe housing and/or emergency housing as appropriate, including the cleaning of exited rooms, room inspections, and various needs of safe dwelling locations
• Adhere to programmatic requirements regarding safeguarding client confidentiality and maintain appropriate and professional boundaries.
• Complete and promote up to date training and community education on domestic and sexual violence awareness 

Your skills and qualifications:  

• High School Graduate or equivalent required, Associate degree in Human Services field preferred
• Entry Level Position with preference for individuals with personal and/or professional experience working in the human services sector providing direct support
• Valid NYS or other State Driver’s License 
• Reliable transportation for travel required

EEO Statement: BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives. In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.