Who We Are and Who If you are looking to join a supportive team driven to impact the lives of others, look no further. SafeHouse Denver has been around for 47 years, and we are on a mission to improve the lives of domestic violence survivors. We are committed to providing survivors with a safe space, where they are believed, supported, and trusted. We are currently looking for a Part-Time Domestic Violence Advocate to provide intake support to survivors seeking our advocacy-based counseling services for intimate partner abuse. The Advocate will be located at SafeHouse Denver’s Counseling & Advocacy Center. The Part-Time Domestic Violence Advocate is responsible for providing advocacy-based counseling services to survivors of intimate partner abuse. The Advocate will carry a caseload of counseling clients and must be able to respond appropriately to a diverse range of survivors healing from trauma. Come join our team and support our work as we prepare to serve more survivors in greater ways.
SafeHouse Denver promotes a culture of excellence. We prioritize and practice seven core values:TrustWe foster a culture of trust by being reliable, honest, consistent, direct, and transparent.DedicationWe are intentional, passionate, and driven. We commit to making a meaningful impact.CompassionWe listen, seek to understand, and help. We embody kindness, patience, empathy, and see the value of CollaborationWe encourage, cooperate, support, and share. We also welcome humor and fun.InnovationWe are bold, brave, and fearless. We value curiosity and continuous learning. LeadershipWe operate with integrity, transparency, and ethics. We are solutions-oriented, optimistic, accessible, and critical thinkers.InclusionWe embrace and respect diverse perspectives and experiences; we believe in a welcome and equitable environment.
What

• Provide advocacy-based domestic violence counseling
• Conduct initial intake and safety assessment
• Provide emotional support utilizing various counseling techniques
• Provide psychoeducation on the dynamics of domestic violence and trauma
• Assist clients in identifying options and achieving goals.
• Plan and facilitate psychoeducational, prevention and/or support groups for clients on-site and high-risk individuals in the community.
• Respond to callers who access the SafeHouse Denver crisis line via telephone

Do You Have What It Takes?

• Conduct crisis intervention and safety planning
• Provide information, education, and emotional support
• Participate in all required staff meetings and supervision
• Demonstrate initiative and vision for service quality improvement and problem prevention and resolution.
• Work diligently to achieve individual, team, and agency goals and objectives.
• Network with other service providers and community agencies to assist clients and the agency.
• Maintain accurate and timely record keeping.
• Responsible for appropriate charting and all necessary documentation.
• Complete required and time sensitive data collection and entry
• All other duties as assigned.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field 2 years of experience working in a counseling setting.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; superior time management and organizational skillsMaster’s degree in social work, psychology, or related fieldAttentive, responsive, and proactive; ability to pivot as necessary to meet the needs of survivors. Outstanding interpersonal skills Detail oriented with strong technical aptitude; advanced proficiency in utilizing MS Office Ability to work in a diverse environment Passion for the SafeHouse Denver mission A solid understanding of how people and organizations change and the ability to be adaptable.Strong working knowledge of domestic violence and empowerment models; crisis intervention and advocacy skills Bilingual SpanishAbility to function independently
and as a team member
What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: $23-25 hourly, part-time position, non-exempt, with annual performance evaluations and an opportunity for merit-based increase
• Fantastic benefits package, including plenty of paid time off for rest and vacations, and employee health insurance coverage paid 90% or more by the employer
• Continuous learning opportunities and a supportive work environment with opportunities to have fun
• Work with committed people who want to impact change
• A chance to be a part of a movement that will help more survivors

What Are You Waiting For? To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Natasha Adler, Director of Survivor Services at . SafeHouse Denver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. SafeHouse Denver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply.
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