What are the responsibilities and job description for the Domestic Violence Advocate - Multiple Shifts and Schedules Available position at United Services, Inc. - Connecticut?
Domestic Violence Advocate - Multiple Shifts & Schedules Available
Location: Windham, CT 06256
Agency Overview:
United Services, Inc. is a leading non-profit provider of behavioral health and social services in northeastern Connecticut. With over 30 programs, 12 locations, and 250 dedicated professionals, we’re committed to improving the lives of children, adults, and families through compassionate mental health care, prevention, and support services. Our offices are located throughout Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner,” within easy commute of New London, Worcester, and Providence.
Domestic Violence Advocate 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, case management, crisis intervention, risk assessment, 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 tasks, such as copying, filing, and organizing materials, as well as 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:
1st shift:
- 1st shift: Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M.-5:30 P.M. (40 hours per week)
- 1st shift: Tuesday through Saturday 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. (40 hours per week)
- 1st shift: Sunday through Monday 7:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M. (16 hours per week)
2nd shift:
- 2nd shift: Friday & Saturday, 12:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. (16 hours per week)
- 2nd shift: Monday through Friday 12:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. (40 hours per week)
3rd shift:
- 3rd shift: Thursday-Saturday 8:45 P.M.-7:15 A.M. (30 hours)
Qualifications:
- 1st and 2nd shift positions - Bachelors Degree in relevant human services field, or Associates Degree plus two years of appropriate experience required.
- 3rd shift positions: High School Diploma plus four years of appropriate experience required.
Salary/Hourly Range: $19.00-$21.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Bilingual (Spanish/English) rate of pay: $19.96-$22.59 per hour (depending on experience)
Benefit Package:
- Generous comprehensive benefit package for medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee and their family
- Life, AD & D, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans – 100% employer paid
- Four weeks of paid vacation
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid Sick time
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
- Professional Development Funds
- 403B Thrift Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and match after one year of employment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mileage Reimbursement
- United Services is an approved site for the National Health Services Corps loan repayment and scholarship programs
*Benefits will be pro-rated for eligible part-time positions
Work Location: In person
Important Employment Requirement:
All employees of United Services, Inc. are required to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine each year, unless a medical exemption has been submitted and approved by our Medical Director.
Join Our Team and Help Create Healthy Communities!
If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you!
Learn more about career opportunities at www.unitedservicesct.org/careers
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Or send your resume to United Services, Inc., 1007 North Main Street, Dayville, CT 06241
United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.50 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to comply with the annual flu vaccine requirement?
- Can you confirm that you meet the minimum education qualifications for this position?
- What is the maximum commute time you would be comfortable with to and from work?
- Are you interested in full-time, part-time, or per diem positions?
- Would you be open to being considered for all positions of employment?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22