Domestic Violence Advocate

Child-; Buffalo (NY); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO including 20 days + 25 after 5 yrs

Employer paid life insurance

Medical, 2 plans

Dental, 2 plans

Vision Insurance

Wellness program & HSA

Dependent Care FSA

Employee referral bonus

403(b) retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

Child and Family Services Haven House in Western New York is seeking a Domestic Violence Advocate to provide crisis intervention, safety planning and referrals to victims of domestic violence in diverse settings including police, courts, CPS, and community programs.

The role involves on-call crisis response, information and linkages to counseling, assistance with court documents, and collaboration with law enforcement and the judiciary.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor-level social work degree or equivalent education and experience.
• NYS driver's license required.
• At least 2 years paid professional experience in domestic violence or related field.

Aufgaben

• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning and referrals to victims of domestic violence.
• Provide information and linkage to counseling services and other community resources.
• Provide follow-up to ensure linkage with agencies and court/judicial processes.
• Provide legal advocacy and/or court accompaniment and assist in preparing court documents.
• Assist victims with NYS OVS/CVB claims applications and documentation.
• Maintain case notes and reports for funding sources.

Kenntnisse

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Advocacy

Court accompaniment

Counseling referrals

Collaborative work

Ausbildung

BSW or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Child and Family Services (C+FS) Haven House equips survivors of domestic violence with tools and resources to stop the cycle of abuse, supporting them as they build a violence-free life and new legacy. Haven House is an integral part of the 150+ year legacy of our agency and helps fulfil our mission of nurturing a healthy and more equitable Western New York for the benefit of current and future generations.

Position Summary:

The Domestic Violence Advocate works in a variety of environments to provide immediate outreach, crisis intervention, safety planning and referrals for victims of domestic violence. Advocates may be located in police agencies, courts, CPS, or in other non-traditional social work environments.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Provide telephone and in-person crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, counseling and referrals to victims of domestic violence; this may require on-call availability
• Provide information, referral and direct linkage to individual, group and family counseling and other necessary community resources, with a focus on self-sufficiency and meeting basic needs; process applications for emergency cell phones and home alarms
• Provide follow-up services to assure linkage with appropriate agency and follow-through with criminal and/or civil justice system
• Provide legal advocacy and/or court accompaniment, including providing assistance in preparing court documents. Includes engaging in collaborative working relationship with police and court personnel, including the presiding judge, resource coordinator, assistant district attorney or any other relevant parties
• Assist victims with completing NYS OVS and/or CVB Claims Applications, including obtaining supporting documentation; provide information to each client
• Maintain up-to-date statistics, case notes and summary reports as required, including reports for funding sources
• Attend Haven House staff meetings, CAP team meetings, trainings and regularly scheduled supervision
• Provide occasional coverage in the shelter
• Provide outreach visits for clients, when necessary
• Engage in staff development to ensure continued professional growth
• Model and practices sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions
• Participates and contributes to program Quality Improvement process
• Perform other related duties as required
• Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) or equivalent education and experience with at least two (2) years paid professional experience
• NYS driver's license and continued automobile insurance
• Professional domestic violence experience preferred

Competitive Pay Rate of $23.24 per hour

CFS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and help to create a healthy work environment.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  –20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment)
  –14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays)
  – Bereavement: Four Paid Days
  – Paid Jury Duty
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Medical, Two Plan Options
• Dental, Two Plan Options
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program and Incentives
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions
• Dependent Care FSA
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years

Child & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Child & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child & Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.