Domestic Violence Advocate (Safe House Children's Program)

Catholic Charities - Diocese of Trenton; Whiting (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is seeking a Domestic Violence Advocate for the Safe House Children’s Program. The role delivers case management and counseling to clients and families in a 24-hour residential setting, with a focus on parenting and child adjustment support.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (or equivalent experience) and a 40-hour domestic violence training; a valid driver’s license is also required. Evening/weekend shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services field or related alternative credentials.
• 40-hour domestic violence training required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to clients and families, including case management and counseling.
• Develop and monitor individual program plans; assess eligibility for services.
• Maintain records and documentation per standards; coordinate client activities.
• Advocate for clients and connect them with housing, counseling, job training and other services.
• Engage in community outreach, education and public relations on domestic violence issues.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Advocacy

Networking

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services field

Social work

Psychology

Counseling or guidance

Criminal justice

High School Diploma/GED + 5 years experience

Job description

Domestic Violence Advocate (Safe House Children's Program)

About the Organization Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Affitative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance.

To learn more about the agency, please visit our website at: www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org. For frequently asked questions, please click here: https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/careers/frequently-asked-questions/

Req Number DIR-26-00060

Location CFS - Ocean PHDVS (Safe House)

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Number of Openings 1

Category Direct Care - Professionals / Paraprofessionals

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for delivering case management/counseling services for clients and families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design, implement and monitor individual program plans for clients
• Assess client needs; investigate their eligibility for services
• Counsel and aids individuals and families requiring agency assistance
• Maintain client records and completes required documentation according to agency and accreditation standards. This may include, but is not limited to data entry, progress notes, activity reports, time sheets and logs
• Coordinate client activities
• Assist clients with accessing other services (job training, counseling, housing, medical services, etc.)
• Network with other providers to generate community resources for participants
• May provide supportive counseling in individual and group settings
• May transport consumers to appointments, etc.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing direct services to clients on parenting issues
• Organize and oversee the daily activities of the resident children concerning their adjustment to Providence House
• Provide intakes and short-term domestic violence counseling to children
• Provide intake and intervention planning with parents. Help provide information on parenting skills and non-violent child rearing activities
• Provide weekly counseling sessions for mothers as it refers to parenting styles and skills
• Provide information, referrals and advocacy to clients. Act as a liaison with schools and youth agencies in the community
• Facilitate weekly support groups on parenting skills and other appropriate areas
• Coordinate and oversee special events for the children of Providence House
• Help provide community education and public relations to individuals and groups in Ocean County on domestic violence issues as they relate to children. Provide speaking engagements, as needed
• Participate in on-going supervision and case planning, including maintaining appropriate administrative paperwork and helping with physical maintenance of the children’s program
• Participate in the training and supervision of volunteers assigned to work with the children’s program

OTHER DUTIES

as assigned

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in human services field, social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling, child development, criminal justice, education or related discipline; OR High School Diploma/GED + 5 years of human services experience;ORrelevant professional credential such as CPRP, CRC, CADC + 2 years related experience, OR a combination of one or more years of college + related work or life experience together equaling four years; OR currently being in the last semester of college working towards a Bachelor’s degree in the human services field. 40-hour domestic violence training required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED

Valid driver’s license required.

MANDATED PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Providence House is a 24-hour residential program, as such requires staffing at all times. When accepting a position with this agency it is important to know that the regular shift at the time of hiring is subject to change during the course of your employment, and that at times of staff emergencies or special events you may be required to fill shifts other than (instead of) your regular shift. This may include holidays.

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Weekly Work Hours 40

Proposed Salary $41,142.86

Schedule Evenings and weekend shifts required- Bilingual preferred

This position is currently accepting applications.