Safe House Advocate - Part Time

Network Against Domestic Abuse; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Network Against Domestic Abuse is seeking a part-time counselor/advocate to support survivors of domestic violence. The role combines individual counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy to connect clients with essential services.

Familiarity with Trauma-Informed Care, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are required. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are preferred to reach clients across the region.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in human services, or a HS diploma/GED with 2+ years in social services.
• Experience in counseling or advocacy preferred; knowledge of trauma-informed care is a plus.
• Strong written and computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Answer the hotline in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• Counsel clients on domestic violence issues.
• Contribute to creating a safe, trustworthy, empowering shelter environment.
• Aid clients with advocacy and service access.
• Develop and update safety plans for clients and children where applicable.
• Record-keeping, client files, logs, and data entry.

Skills

Counseling

Advocacy

Trauma-Informed Care

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Writing skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Independent work

Responsibility

Education

Associates degree in human services

High School Diploma/GED with 2+ years’ social services experience

Job description

Qualifications/Skills:

Prefer experience in counseling and/or advocacy, knowledge of the 5 core principals of Trauma
Informed Care, strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to access and handle crisis
situations, strong computer and writing skills, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ability to
work as part of a team and independently, ability to accept responsibility and follow through with
assignments. You must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and vehicle insurance. Holidays,
Evenings, overnights and weekends are a must.

Minimum qualifications/skills:

• Associates degree in human services or a High School Diploma/GED with two or more years' experience working in a social services field.

Responsibilities:

• Answering our hotline phone in a professional and positive manner.
• Strong skills in crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• Provide individual counseling around domestic violence issues.
• Aid in making the safe house environment to be one of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment.
• Provide advocacy on our client's behalf with services providers.
• Develop and continuously update safety plans with clients and their children (when applicable)
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients
• Responsible for record-keeping, individual files, daily logs, necessary forms for statistics and ETO database.

General and Related Responsibilities:

• Assist in the care and maintenance of the safe house.
• Acquire and Maintain 24-hour certification as a domestic violence counselor.
• Attend CCADV trainings/meetings as required.
• Perform related duties as required and/or deemed necessary by management.

The position is a part-time, non-exempt from the provisions of the wage/hour laws and reports to the safe house manager. The Network is an equal opportunity employer. All employment is at will and no employment contract shall be construed from any action, document or statement of the employer.