DV Advocate - SERV (5958)

Center for Family Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent paid time off

401k Plan

Medical insurance plan options

Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Activities

Ongoing Training & Professional Dev.

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Center for Family Services in New Jersey is seeking a DV Advocate to provide individualized services, including case management, advocacy, and crisis counseling, plus educational presentations to the community.

The role reports to the Outreach Program Supervisor and is based in Cumberland County. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, hospital/agency accompaniment, safety planning, and data reporting for grants and program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Human Services preferred.
• 60-hour New Jersey State Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate and Domestic Violence Response Team training required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and public speaking are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis-intervention and counseling to individuals and family members affected by sexual violence.
• Accompany individuals through procedures at area hospitals, police departments, prosecutor's office and court.
• Provide victims with case-related medical and legal information.
• Present educational programs in schools, community and church groups, and other professional organizations.
• Assist with additional outreach efforts and attend scheduled events.
• Provide case management assisting with resources, referrals, safety planning and monthly surveys.
• Coordinate and facilitate support group services for individuals affected by domestic violence.
• Respond to 24-hour hotline and accompany individuals through procedures at hospitals, police, prosecutor's office and court.
• Maintain individual case files following state and agency guidelines.
• Complete monthly and quarterly statistics and reports.
• Participate in community collaboration meetings and NJCDEV meetings.
• Meet grant goals and outcomes and assist with program operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Human Services

Job description

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center for Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus.

Position Summary:

The DV Advocate is responsible for individual services, including case management, advocacy, and crisis-counseling as well as presenting educational programs to the community. The DV Advocate reports directly to the Outreach Program Supervisor.

Location:Cumberland County

Job Type/Status:Full Time

Salary: $25 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis-intervention and counseling to individuals and family members and significant others affected by sexual violence.
• Accompany individuals through procedures at area hospitals, police departments, prosecutor's office and court.
• Provide victims with case-related medical and legal information.
• Present educational programs in schools, community and church groups, and other professional organizations.
• Assist with additional outreach efforts and attend scheduled events.
• Provide case management assisting with resources, provide appropriate referrals, safety planning and completing monthly surveys.
• Coordinate and facilitate support group services for individuals affected by domestic violence.
• Respond to 24-hour hotline, accompany individuals through procedures at area hospitals, police departments, prosecutor's office and court. Provide individuals with case-related medical and legal information.
• Maintain individual case files, following state and agency guidelines.
• Complete monthly and quarterly statistics and reports.
• Participate in community collaboration meetings, SERV Prevention Coalition and monthly NJCDEV meetings.
• Meet the goals/outcome of grant requirements.
• Assist with office procedures pertinent to the operations of the program.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Human Services is preferred. Experience may substitute for education on a year-to-year basis
• The DV Advocate must successfully complete 60-hour New Jersey State Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate and Domestic Violence Response Team training provided by Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV). Advocates have experience working with people, especially on a one-to-one basis, and demonstrated sensitivity toward the needs of individuals affected by domestic violence.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and public speaking is required.

Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

About Employment at Center For Family ServicesApply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit Center For Family Services website atwww.centerffs.org .

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