What are the responsibilities and job description for the Domestic Violence Advocate position at JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICE INC?
Domestic Violence Advocate:
The Domestic Violence Advocate provides guidance, domestic violence education, safety planning, advocacy, case management, supportive counseling, phone consultation, resource linkage, and referral to victims & survivors of domestic violence.
Responsibilities:
- Provides direct service to program participants, including managing inquiry calls, completing phone screenings, completing intakes, developing and implementing the participants’ Case Plans for Success.
- Provides ongoing case management, advocacy, domestic violence education, and support services during client’s participation in program. Maintains active caseload of 15–20 clients.
- Completes client record documentation professionally and on-time using the Agency’s electronic medical record system.
- Participates in regular staff meetings, JFCS agency meetings as required, and community partner meetings as a representative of JFCS when appropriate, i.e. DV Collaborator’s Meeting.
- Represents JFCS and Shelter Without Walls in the community and helps build & maintain partnerships with community agencies.
Pay-Range: $19.00-$21.00/hour
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university OR an equivalent combination in experience and/or education.
- Bilingual Spanish-English Required.
- Demonstrated ability to work with victims of domestic violence.
- Significant knowledge of, and interest in, domestic violence intervention with families and children.
- Ability to work independently on specific assignments.
- Ability to be flexible, as specific tasks will change.
Benefits of Working with JFCS:
- Generous Employee Referral Bonuses for both the new-hire and the referring employee.
- Bilingual (Spanish-English) Salary Differential.
- Tuition and license/certification reimbursement.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Clinical Supervision for Independent Licensure
- Generous paid time-off / sick time allocations
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
- Wellness Coaching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.
Salary : $19 - $21