Domestic Violence Advocate (Part-Time, Flexible Hours)

Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis Inc; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis Inc seeks a Per diem Advocate to provide support, advocacy, safety planning and education for adult domestic violence victims. You will empower clients toward safety and self-determination, with supervision from the Director of Programs and accountability to the Executive Director.

The role includes direct services, hotline coverage, group facilitation and documentation, with weekend/open shifts and flexible hours to fit the organization's needs.

Qualifications

• Commitment to working with domestic violence victims and their children.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to gather, consolidate and present client information.
• Must obtain and maintain certification as battered women's counselor.

Responsibilities

• Provide client intake and assessment and sheltering per agency protocols.
• Develop individualized safety plans for leaving or staying for the long term.
• Provide counseling and advocacy to clients and families.
• Cover the 24-hour domestic violence hotline and holiday shifts.
• Refer clients to community services and resources and advocate with outside systems.
• Facilitate support/education groups and prepare educational information for clients.
• Maintain accurate service records and submit required statistics on time.
• Attend meetings and uphold client confidentiality and mandatory reporting.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Empathy

Written communication

Interviewing

Education

Two years of higher education

Combination of education and relevant work experience

Job description

Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis Inc seeks a Per diem Advocate to provide support, advocacy, safety planning and education for adult domestic violence victims. You will empower clients toward safety and self-determination, with supervision from the Director of Programs and accountability to the Executive Director.

The role includes direct services, hotline coverage, group facilitation and documentation, with weekend/open shifts and flexible hours to fit the organization's needs.