Domestic Violence Coordinator

Default Brand; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long & Short-term Disability

403b - Retirement

FSA & DSA

Employee Assistance Program

CEU opportunities

Job summary

The South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center (SSRAC) in Plymouth, MA is seeking a Domestic Violence Hospital Coordinator to provide advocacy, case management, and hospital-based support to victims.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week), with a 9am-5pm schedule and occasional backup/on-call duties. A bachelor’s degree is preferred; trauma/outreach experience and knowledge of community resources are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working with victims and community outreach.
• Strong organizational, written and oral skills.
• Knowledge in trauma, criminal justice, or human services.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and case management.
• Attend monthly supervision meetings.
• Complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Coordinate hospital-based training and volunteer schedules.
• Supervise volunteers and conduct intake assessments.
• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Participate in outreach and public awareness activities.

Skills

Outreach experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Trauma knowledge

Community resources

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Program/ Location: South Shore Resource & Advocacy Center (SSRAC) - Plymouth, MA
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or life experience, preferred
Pay Range: $22-29/hr depending on experience
Status: Full Time / 40 hours a week
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 9am to 5pm; Backup/on call and hotline required

About Us

The South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center (SSRAC) program provides free and confidential support, advocacy, prevention, and educational programs.

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Domestic Violence Hospital Coordinator Requirements

• Experience working with victims and community outreach.
• Strong organizational, written and oral skills.
• General knowledge and experience in the fields of trauma, criminal justice, or other community-based victim or human services.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• General knowledge of community resources.

Domestic Violence Hospital Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Advocacy and case management;
• Attend monthly supervision meetings;
• Complete paperwork in a timely manner;
• Attend appropriate and recommended training if desired;
• Coordinate volunteer training specific to the hospital-based program;
• Create schedule for hospital coverage;
• Coordinate training with hospital staff;
• Supervise volunteers for the hospital-based program;
• Complete high risk and intake assessments;
• Provide individual and group counseling;
• Assist in the coordination of and participate in outreach and public awareness activities and events.
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short-term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters' insurance
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DSA
• PMLA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Free meals at select programs and when available
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

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