What are the responsibilities and job description for the Domestic Violence Advocate Full-Time position at CASA?
Qualifications and Skills:
Previous experience working with individuals in a crisis setting or social services preferred. Professional training may be substituted for experience. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
- Primary Job Duties include:
- Conduct interviews and crisis intervention with victims of domestic violence crimes in order to determine needs and explore options.
- Assess lethality and conduct safety planning with victims of crime on a case-by-case basis.
- Assist victim with a case plan (give information and referrals, transport to appointments).
- Complete victim compensation forms and legal referrals as needed and provide other information as needed.
- Maintain contact with other advocates regarding shelter issues and victims’ case plans.
- Maintain counseling forms and statistics on all victims of crime in accurate, complete files.
- Complete monthly statistical forms.
- Attend meetings and trainings as scheduled.
- Secondary Job Duties:
- Assist in the training of volunteers for VOCA position.
- Attend meetings and trainings as scheduled.
- Report any unusual incidents or breeches in security to the program manager.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor or CEO.
Agency Requirements
- All Employees of CASA are expected to demonstrate a commitment to: - promoting diversity and equality - professional ethics and standards - flexibility and teamwork - protection of confidentiality
Physical Demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. - Ability to see, sit, hear, talk, walk, stand and read. - Ability to use arms, hands and fingers (mopping, sweeping, computer use, writing etc.). - Ability to reach, stock, climb (step stool or ladder), bend, balance, crouch, kneel and crawl. - Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds frequently (donations, food, babies etc.).
- Environmental Conditions which may be experienced are loud noise, the use of toxic or caustic chemicals (ammonia, bleach etc.), and extreme weather conditions.
Schedule: Monday-3-11pm & Tuesday-Friday 2-10pm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15