What are the responsibilities and job description for the Domestic Violence Advocate position at Haven House, Inc?
Make a Meaningful Impact Every Single Day
Are you driven by the desire to support and empower individuals affected by domestic violence?
Do you bring professional experience in domestic‑violence advocacy and a passion for helping survivors reclaim safety, stability, and hope?
If you’re looking for a workplace where your compassion, skill, and dedication are truly valued, we’d love to meet you.
We are seeking an empathetic, skilled Domestic Violence Advocate to join our team. In this role, you will be a vital source of support for survivors—providing crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and ongoing case management. Your work will directly contribute to the safety, healing, and empowerment of those we serve.
***Professional experience working with survivors of domestic violence and a bachelor's degree in a related field is required for this position. ***
What You’ll Do as a Domestic Violence Advocate:
- Provide trauma‑informed supportive services, including intakes, individual counseling, crisis intervention, case management, hotline response, safety planning, and advocacy for safehouse residents and callers.
- Create a welcoming, empathetic environment while educating clients and families about their rights and available resources.
- Facilitate weekly case‑management sessions to help clients achieve individualized goals.
- Deliver education on domestic‑violence topics such as the cycle of violence and power‑and‑control dynamics.
- Advocate for clients by coordinating with community resources and empowering them to self‑advocate.
- Offer accurate, up‑to‑date referrals to ensure clients receive appropriate services.
- Maintain detailed documentation and track data for grant reporting.
- Build strong relationships with community partners to expand available resources.
- Collaborate with a supportive team to provide wrap‑around services.
- Encourage client self‑determination and informed decision‑making.
- Supervise and train volunteers and student workers.
- Participate in an on‑call rotation and perform additional duties as needed.
What You Bring
- Required: Professional experience working directly with survivors of domestic violence (2–3 years preferred).
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Strong case‑management skills.
- Knowledge of behavioral health principles and trauma‑informed care.
- Understanding of domestic‑violence dynamics and related legal considerations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse populations.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Ability to remain calm and grounded during crisis situations.
- Emotional resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to survivor‑centered care.
- Bilingual (Spanish) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Schedule & Compensation
- 32 hours per week (Tuesday–Friday, 8 hours/day)
- Rotating on‑call responsibilities
- Starting salary: $42,000/year
- Full‑time position
If you’re ready to use your expertise to uplift survivors and be part of a mission‑driven team, we encourage you to apply. Your work here truly matters.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Professional experience working with survivors of domestic violence is required for the role. Please briefly describe your professional experience working with survivors of domestic violence.
- Due to on-call responsibilities for this role, it is required to live within 20-25 minutes from the shelter. Do you live within 20-25 minutes of the Maryville/Alcoa area?
- Please share what knowledge, skills, experience, or abilities make you uniquely qualified for this role.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Professional Domestic Violence: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,000