DV Advocate - Flexible Scheduling & Paid Training

Domestic-Violence-Services-of-Southwestern-PA; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training

Competitive Pay

Annual education opportunities

Internal Advancement

PTO & Sick Time

Agency Vehicle use for work travel

Pension

Life Insurance

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania (DVSSP) is seeking a compassionate DV Advocate to provide trauma-informed direct services. You will perform hotline counseling, safety planning, referrals, advocacy, and client support in a 24/7 operation with flexible scheduling.

You will schedule and update service plans, assist with intakes and transportation, and help clients navigate legal options, including Protection From Abuse petitions, with accompaniment to hearings.

Qualifications

• Translatable work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide on-going supervision, training, and professional development.
• Collaborate with peers and other departments within the agency.
• Working knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient computer, Internet, and email skills.

Responsibilities

• Use a trauma-informed model when providing direct service.
• Provide hotline counseling, safety planning, referrals, and advocacy.
• Schedule and update service plans; assist clients with plan work.
• Provide intakes and transportation; arrange hotline coverage.
• Educate clients about other community options when beds are unavailable.
• Report child abuse as mandated; inform volunteers.
• Supervise and train volunteers; maintain relationships with community resources.
• Maintain records and submit statistics/reports.
• Support clients in legal options; accompany to hearings; assist with protective petitions.
• Develop relationships with legal/law enforcement trainings.
• Community outreach and advocacy for DV victims at local, state, and national levels.

Skills

Translatable work experience

Interpersonal communications

Supervision & training

Collaboration

Community resources

Confidentiality

Computer/Internet skills

Education

Advanced Degree or equivalent

Job description

Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania (DVSSP) is seeking a compassionate DV Advocate to provide trauma-informed direct services. You will perform hotline counseling, safety planning, referrals, advocacy, and client support in a 24/7 operation with flexible scheduling.

You will schedule and update service plans, assist with intakes and transportation, and help clients navigate legal options, including Protection From Abuse petitions, with accompaniment to hearings.