Domestic Violence Advocate 3rd shift

Domestic Violence Advocate – Domestic Violence Program (DVP)

Location: Windham, CT

Description:

Seeking Advocates for our Domestic Violence Program (DVP) located in Windham, CT - Work as part of a team in our 24/7 residential shelter which provides a safe environment to adults and children fleeing domestic violence. You would be a trained certified domestic violence advocate providing individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning, advocacy, shelter and hotline coverage. As part of our DVP team you would coordinate services for victims of domestic violence and collaborate with staff to meet their needs. Basic office work such as copying, filing, and organizing material; along with cleaning are required.

Domestic Violence Program

DVP offers services to anyone who is a victim of domestic abuse and provides a diverse array of services including 24/7 emergency shelter, court advocacy assistance, referral and information services, support groups and counseling, case management, recreation, bilingual staff, educational programs for schools and training for professionals throughout Northeastern Connecticut.

Schedule - Windham location

• Full-time 40 hours per week
• 3rd shift: Sunday through Wednesday 8:45 P.M. - 7:15 A.M.

Requirements

• High School Diploma plus four years of appropriate
• experience required.
• Knowledge of area and regional resources.
• For Bilingual Advocate position: Bilingual English/Spanish required.

United Services, Inc. requires all employees to be vaccinated against influenza annually during flu season prior to start date.

Salary Range: $ $21.50 per hour depending on experience

Bilingual Range $19.96- $22.59 per hour depending on experience

Benefits

• 4 weeks of vacation
• 12 holidays
• Paid sick time
• Very generous comprehensive benefit package for health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Training and tuition reimbursement & eligibility for National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholarships
• Pre-tax medical and dependent care plans
• 403B Thrift Plan with an employer contribution after one year

United Services Inc.
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Changing the world for the better starts with helping those around you. When you join our team at United Services, you are able to spend your work days saving and improving lives in Northeastern Connecticut. We have meaningful career opportunities available for all levels of education, from high school graduates to those with master's degrees, and we are welcoming new graduates to apply. Whether you are looking for full time, part time, or per diem work, we may have a position open for you. So what are you waiting for? Apply now.

Do you want to make a direct impact in the lives of children, families and adults with social and behavioral health needs? If you have the skills, the commitment and the passion, we have the opportunity.

United Services is among Connecticut's most comprehensive private, non-profit providers of behavioral health, psychosocial, chemical abuse, primary care, care coordination, wellness and prevention services to the community, and employee assistance program services for business and industry. Our primary service area is the 21 towns in northeastern Connecticut. With more than 30 programs, 12 service locations, and a dedicated staff of over 250 professionals, we are proud to continue growing in our mission of "Creating Healthy Communities" by providing top-notch, caring mental health and social services to the children, adults, families and communities of Northeastern Connecticut.

Our offices are located in small town and rural settings throughout Connecticut's "Quiet Corner" within easy commuting distance from New London, CT, Worcester, MA and Providence, RI. Our three main office locations are in Mansfield Center, Dayville and Wauregan. Our staff includes psychiatrists, clinicians, social workers, psychologists, prevention specialists, case managers, advocates, and administrative and support personnel.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $22.59 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• United Services, Inc. requires all employees to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine annually during flu season, unless a medical or religious exemption has been approved. Will you be able to comply with this requirement?
• Do you have a High School Diploma plus four years of appropriate experience?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Windham, CT Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,000 - $54,000